Nevus, epidermal
Nevus, epidermal
Definition
A benign, pigmented skin growth caused by an overgrowth of the epidermis. It is typically seen at birth, but can develop in early childhood or later in life. Most cases are sporadic, but familial patterns of inheritance have been observed.
Also known as Epidermal Nevus, epidermal nevus, somatic, nevus sebaceous or woolly hair nevus, somatic, nevus sebaceous or wooly hair nevus, somatic, nevus, epidermal, nevus, epidermal, somatic — per MONDO
Also identified as
- DOID 0111162 per MONDO
- MESH C580062 per MONDO
- NCIT C4088 per MONDO
- OMIM 162900 per MONDO
- UMLS C0334082 per MONDO
Affected Organs
| Organ | Involvement | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Integumental system | Disease Has Associated Anatomic Site | NCIT · CC BY 4.0 |
| Skin of body | Disease Has Primary Anatomic Site | NCIT · CC BY 4.0 |