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    EJJ
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      I have received many biopsy report before but this one I am having trouble decoding.
      The biopsy ……… is an inflamed compound nevus with partial dermal regression.
      Any help would be appreciated.

      I have received many biopsy report before but this one I am having trouble decoding.
      The biopsy ……… is an inflamed compound nevus with partial dermal regression.
      Any help would be appreciated.

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        Charlie S
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          In a compound nevus, melanocytes are found in both the dermis and the epidermis.  When inflamed, these lesions can become red-brown in color, dermal regression(growth) is confined to the dermis and has not reached the epidermis.

          Charlie S
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            In a compound nevus, melanocytes are found in both the dermis and the epidermis.  When inflamed, these lesions can become red-brown in color, dermal regression(growth) is confined to the dermis and has not reached the epidermis.

            Charlie S
            Participant

              In a compound nevus, melanocytes are found in both the dermis and the epidermis.  When inflamed, these lesions can become red-brown in color, dermal regression(growth) is confined to the dermis and has not reached the epidermis.

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