Acanthoma melanogaster

Melanoacanthoma, also known as non-mole-like benign melanoma, is a benign epidermal melanocyte tumor and is rare. It is more common in the elderly and occurs in the scalp and neck with a diameter of 0.4 to 10 cm. It is surgically removed if necessary.

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