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Compound nevus
Introduction
Overview
Overview
A compound nevus is a type of mole formed by groups of nevus cells found in the epidermis and dermis (the two main layers of tissue that make up the skin).
Diagnosis
Diagnosis
Physical Examination
Skin
Trunk
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![Naevus compound. Adapted from Dermatology Atlas.[1]](https://www.wikidoc.org/images/6/6f/Naevus_compound01.jpg)
Naevus compound. Adapted from Dermatology Atlas.[1]
![Naevus compound. Adapted from Dermatology Atlas.[1]](https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/File%3ANaevus_compound01.jpg)
External links
External links
- Compound nevus entry in the public domain NCI Dictionary of Cancer Terms
 This article incorporates public domain material from the U.S. National Cancer Institute document “Dictionary of Cancer Terms”.
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Kiran Singh, M.D. [2]