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Picture of Congenital Nevomelanocytic Nevus

Picture of Congenital Nevomelanocytic Nevus

Congenital nevomelanocytic nevus is an abnormally dark, noncancerous skin patch or mole that is present at birth. They are composed of pigment-producing cells called melanocytes and grow as the child grows into adulthood. This image shows a CNN that is “split” on the upper and lower eyelid or an adult male.

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Text Source: National Organization of Rare Diseases
National Library of Medicine
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