Pigmented spindle cell nevus

A pigmented spindle cell nevus is a skin condition characterized by a dark brown to black macule or papule, usually less than 6 mm.^[1]

Pigmented spindle cell nevus
Other names	Pigmented spindle cell tumor of Reed,[1] pigmented variant of Spitz nevus[1]
Micrograph of a pigmented spindle cell nevus (top of image). H&E stain.
Specialty	Dermatology

It was characterized in 1975.^[2][3]

See also

• Partial unilateral lentiginosis
• List of cutaneous conditions
• Spitz nevus