Plexiform Spindle Cell Melanocytoma

Preferred Label : Plexiform Spindle Cell Melanocytoma;

NCIt synonyms : Plexiform Spindle Cell Nevus;

NCIt definition : A subtype of WNT-activated deep penetrating/plexiform melanocytoma (nevus). It is characterized by the proliferation of neoplastic melanocytes in the upper dermis, forming a plexiform pattern.;

Details

Origin ID

C204516;

UMLS CUI

C1275438;

Disease may have findings
- HMB-45-Positive Neoplastic Cells Present [NCIt concept]
- S-100-Positive Neoplastic Cells Present [NCIt concept]
Semantic type(s)
- Neoplastic Process [UMLS semantic type]
UMLS correspondences (same concept)
- Deep penetrating melanocytic nevus (disorder) [SNOMED CT concept]
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- Subcutaneous Involvement [NCIt concept]
- Wedge-Shaped Growth Pattern [NCIt concept]
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- Neoplastic Cell [NCIt concept]
- Neoplastic Melanocyte [NCIt concept]
- Spindle Melanocyte [NCIt concept]
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- Darkly Pigmented Melanophages Present [NCIt concept]
- MAPK Pathway Activated [NCIt concept]
- Plexiform Growth Pattern [NCIt concept]
- WNT Pathway Activated [NCIt concept]
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- Melanocyte [NCIt concept]

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