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12 July 2025
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Abstract
Keywords:
Introduction
Melanocytic Nevi Considerations
Histologycally and Pathologycally Key Points of Epiderm
Material and Methods
Results
Education Activity Outcomes and Management Strategies
Discussions
Conclusions
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| Immunohistochemistry (IHC) | a process that involves using of selective antibodies to target and stain antigens |
|---|---|
| Immunohistochemistry (IHC) | known to be specific to a particular condition. |
| Immunohistochemistry (IHC) | a process that creates a color signal that can be visualized on light microscopy. |
| Light microscopy | The 100x magnification usually requires a medium between the lens and the slide, such as oil immersion |
| Light microscopy | Most microscopes used in dermatopathology are compound microscopes. |
| Light microscopy | Is the primary means for the magnified examination of tissue blocks. |
| Light microscopy | Generally shows cells as colorless, necessitating the need for various stains. Most tissue is initially stained with hematoxylin and eosin (H&E). |
| Review the management options available for melanocytic nevi. | Describe the presentation of a patient with melanocytic nevi. |
| Identify the risk factors for melanocytic nevi. | Outline interprofessional team strategies for improving care coordination and communication to advance the management of melanocytic nevi and improve outcomes. |
| Atypical mole | Basal cell carcinoma | Café au lait spots |
|---|---|---|
| Cutaneous melanoma |
Nevi of Ota and Ito | Nevus spilus |
| Cockade nevus | Nodular lesions | Pyogenic granuloma |
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