spindle cell nevus

Spitz ne·vus

(spits), a benign, slightly pigmented or red superficial small skin tumor composed of spindle-shaped, epithelioid, and multinucleated cells that may appear atypical; most common in children, but also appearing in adults. Synonym(s): benign juvenile melanoma, epithelioid cell nevus, spindle cell nevus

Spitz,

Sophie, U.S. pathologist, 1910-1956. Spitz nevus - a benign, slightly pigmented or red superficial small skin tumor. Synonym(s): epithelioid cell nevus; spindle cell nevus