Histological Diagnosis of Nevi and Melanoma

The interpretation of melanocytic tumors represents one of the most impor­ tant topics and probably the most difficult challenge in the field of dermato­ pathology. For example, the evaluation of the so called nevoid (spitzoid) melanoma, Spitz's nevi with conflicting criteria, or some benign simulators of malignant melanoma can pose seemingly insurmountable diagnostic problems. A correct diagnosis is expected, because the implications are seri­ ous. The misreading of a section of a malignant mel