Clinical and dermoscopic features of Spitz naevus by sex, age and anatomical site: a study of 913 Spitz naevi

Spitz nevus is a benign melanocytic proliferation, typified on dermoscopy by the so-called "starburst pattern", characterized by peripheral streaks or pseudopods, symmetrically distributed. It occurs in both children and adults. According to the literature, it has been previously reported a difference in the dermoscopic features of Spitz naevi by age and anatomical site. This article is protected by copyright. All rights reserved.