Compound nevus
| Compound nevus | |
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| Classification and external resources | |
| Specialty | oncology, dermatology |
| ICD-10 | D22 (ILDS D22.L14) |
| ICD-O | 8760/0 |
A compound nevus is a type of mole formed by groups of nevus cells found in the epidermis and dermis (the two main layers of tissue that make up the skin).
External links
- Compound nevus entry in the public domain NCI Dictionary of Cancer Terms
This article incorporates public domain material from the U.S. National Cancer Institute document "Dictionary of Cancer Terms".
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