Nevi: Birthmarks
Nevus refers to benign skin/mucous membrane malformations (pigment mark, often called “mole” or “birthmark” in common parlance). The following forms can be distinguished: Dermal melanocytic nevi (ICD-10 D22.9). Mongolian spot – indistinct gray-blue discoloration of the skin in the buttock/back area; regresses by puberty; usually seen in Mongolians. Nevus coeruleus (blue nevus) – coarse blue-black … Nevi: Birthmarks