What are nevus cells?

• Published in: The American journal of dermatopathology Vol. 12; no. 1; p. 93
• Main Authors: Magana-Garcia, M, Ackerman, A B
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: United States 01.02.1990
• Subjects: Dermatology - history; History, 19th Century; History, 20th Century; Humans; Melanocytes - pathology; Microscopy, Electron; Nevus - classification; Nevus - history; Nevus - pathology; Nevus - ultrastructure

Although the term "nevus cell" was introduced nearly a century ago and is used daily in the parlance of general pathology and dermatopathology, writings about the subject indicate that agreement has yet to be reached about the nature of these cells. On the basis of all of the evidence abou...