title: The recognition of recently described and potentially problematic melanocytic lesions of the skin.
abstract: Our attempt has been to examine unusual or problematic melanocytic lesions to enable the reader to recognize them histologically and to enhance the understanding of their biologic significance. An awareness of these lesions by the clinical dermatologist will, it is hoped, result in optimal patient management. The proper identification of melanocytic neoplasms is, and will continue to be, of prime importance to all concerned: the clinician, the dermatopathologist, and especially the patient.
authors.affiliation: Department of Dermatopathology, Armed Forces Institute of Pathology, Washington, DC.
authors.forename: G P
authors.initials: GP
authors.lastname: Lupton
authors.forename: J M
authors.initials: JM
authors.lastname: Gagnier
mesh_terms: D006801:Humans; D008545:Melanoma / Q000473:pathology*; D009506:Nevus / Q000151:congenital / Q000473:pathology; D009508:Nevus, Pigmented / Q000473:pathology; D012878:Skin Neoplasms / Q000151:congenital / Q000473:pathology*