Dermoscopy. Vascular pattern in Spitz nevus

F. Peral Rubio, M.D.Department of DermatologyHospital Universitario Virgen MacarenaSeville, Spain

Dermoscopy. Vascular pattern in Spitz nevus

A 35-years-old women. The patient was referred to us for the

assessment of a lesion on the right leg 3 years

Dermoscopy. Vascular pattern in Spitz nevus

Dermoscopy revealed: A Vascular pattern with peripheral dot

vessels

dot vessels

Dermoscopy. Vascular pattern in Spitz nevus

Pathology revealed a Spizt nevus.

Dermoscopy. Vascular pattern in Spitz nevus

Spitz nevus present as evolving lesions and tend to be pink or black.

They may be clinically, dermoscopically and histologically difficult to distinguish from melanoma.

Dermoscopy. Vascular pattern in Spitz nevusSeveral dermoscopic patterns have been described

for Spitz naevi. Globular: central grey or bluish pigment surrounded

by large peripheral globules Starburst: central grey or bluish pigment

surrounded by radiating peripheral streaks or globules

Reticular: superficial dark network Homogeneous Atypical: irregular blotches, globules and streaks Vascular pattern with dotted vessels

Dermoscopy. Vascular pattern in Spitz nevus

F. Peral Rubio, M.D.Department of DermatologyHospital Universitario Virgen MacarenaSeville, Spain