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  • Title: Malignant melanoma arising in a nevus spilus.
    Author: Angit C, Khirwadkar N, Azurdia RM.
    Journal: Dermatol Online J; 2011 Apr 15; 17(4):10. PubMed ID: 21549085.
    Abstract:
    Malignant melanoma arising within a nevus spilus is rare. Nevus spilus is characterized by darkly pigmented macules and papules with background hyperpigmention. We report a 65-year-old woman who presented with a melanoma arising in a nevus spilus that had been present since birth.
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