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Synonyms include moles, melanocytic nevi, and nevocellular nevi.

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  1. Dermatology Healthcare, Tampa, FL, USA

    Robert A. Norman

  2. Tarzana, CA, USA

    Edward M. Young Jr

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Norman, R.A., Young, E.M. (2014). Nevi. In: Atlas of Geriatric Dermatology. Springer, London. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4471-4579-0_49

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