Desmoplastic spitz naevus. Close-up of a dark brown desmoplastic spitz naevus on a patient's skin. A desmoplastic spitz naevus is a type of benign (no

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Desmoplastic spitz naevus. Close-up of a dark brown desmoplastic spitz naevus on a patient's skin. A desmoplastic spitz naevus is a type of benign (non-cancerous) mole that usually occurs on children. The spot first appears as a small, dark nodule, and quickly grows over a month or two to up to 1cm diameter. Although harmless they are often surgically removed to prevent distress.

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Keywords: condition, desmoplastic, healthcare, medical, medicine, mole, naevu, naevus, pigmented, skin, spitz