A case of spitz nevus on the ear helix

Na Young Ko, Jun Ha Park, Hyo Hyen Ahn, Young Chul Kye, Soo Nam Kim

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    Abstract

    Spitz nevi, benign melanocytic tumors, have some histologic resemblance to malignant malinoma. They usually appear as asymptomatic, solitary, reddish to pinkish, hairless, dome-shaped, round to oval, smooth-surfaced papules or nodules, measuring less than 1.0 cm in diameter. Histologically, these lesions display striking nests of large spindle cells and epithelioid cells, usualy extending from the epidermis to the reticular dermis. Here in, we report a case of Spitz nevus on the helix of the right ear of a 23-year-old man which was treated with Er:YAG laser.

    Original languageEnglish
    Pages (from-to)495-497
    Number of pages3
    JournalKorean Journal of Dermatology
    Volume44
    Issue number4
    Publication statusPublished - 2006 Apr

    Keywords

    • Ear helix
    • Er:YAG laser
    • Spitz nevus

    ASJC Scopus subject areas

    • Dermatology

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