Dermoscopy of a Spark’s Nevus

Dermoscopy of a Spark’s Nevus

Authors

  • Giovanni Biondo Dermatology and Sexual Transmitted Disease Unit, "P. Giaccone" Hospital, University of Palermo & Dermatology Unit, Galliera Hospital, Genoa, Italy http://orcid.org/0000-0002-9710-8223
  • Matteo Gnone Dermatology Private Practice, Genoa, Italy
  • Simona Sola Surgical Pathology, Galliera Hospital, Genoa, Italy
  • Carlotta Pastorino Dermatology Unit, Galliera Hospital, Genoa, Italy
  • Cesare Massone Dermatology Unit, Galliera Hospital, Genoa, Italy

Keywords:

Spark's nevus, dermoscopy, pathology

Abstract

Spark’s nevus is a particular type of melanocytic nevus that on histology shows features of both Spitz’s and Clark's nevus. Clinically, it is an asymmetric, irregular, multicolored, pigmented lesion that is not clearly distinguishable from melanoma or dysplastic (Clark’s) nevus. Dermoscopic features have not been described yet, and one could speculate that they are similar to those of Clark’s nevi because the histopathologic architecture of Spark’s nevus is similar to that of a Clark’s nevus, resembling Spitz’s nevi in the epithelioid morphology of melanocytes. We present a 32-year-old woman with a Spark’s nevus, who upon dermoscopy showed a pronounced atypical network with accentuation of the blue veil and mostly peripheral dots.

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Published

2018-04-30

Issue

2018 Vol 8, No 2 | April

Section

Observation

License

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How to Cite

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Biondo G, Gnone M, Sola S, Pastorino C, Massone C. Dermoscopy of a Spark’s Nevus. Dermatol Pract Concept. 2018;8(1):126-128. Accessed April 25, 2026. https://www.dpcj.org/index.php/dpc/article/view/dermatol-pract-concept-articleid-dp0802a11

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