Histopathological spectrum of Benign Melanocytic Nevi and Melanoma in a tertiary care centre

Authors

Dr Priyanka Kiyawat, Dr. Iti Gupta, Dr. Ram Raghuwanshi, Dr. Chakshu Sukheja, Dr. Prof. Ashok Panchonia, Dr. Meena Mittal Author

Keywords:

Intradermal nevus, Junctional Nevus, Compound Nevus, Melanoma.

Abstract

Background: Melanocytic nevi are primarily important because of their histogenic
relation to cutaneous melanoma. Histological assessment of these lesions constitutes
a substantial proportion of a dermatopathologist’s workload. This retrospective study
analyses the histopathological variants of nevi and melanoma received over a twoyear period.
Materials and Methods: It is a retrospective study conducted in the department of
Pathology, MGM MEDICAL COLLEGE INDORE About 38 cases of diagnosed
from period between 2022-2024 were reviewed retrospectively.
Results: 38 cases were included in the study, Female predominance was seen (M: F -
2:3) and commonest age range was 21-30 years. Histologically the most frequent
lesion was intradermal nevus.
Conclusion: According to our study, benign lesions outnumbered the malignant
lesions. Since these benign lesions may transform into malignant it is mandatory to
excise a pigmented lesion and get it biopsied for histopathological confirmation.