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naevus

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naevus (US), nevus
any congenital growth or pigmented blemish on the skin; birthmark or mole


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A possible discussion regarding the components of a pigmented naevus and hyperplastic salivary gland.
Jane Lewis, a dermatological expert who deals with mole removal, says: C[pounds sterling]It certainly looks as though Sarah Jessica Parker has had a mole removed and herCOs was probably one of the most common - an intradermal naevus.
Parkhouse says: "In many cases - such as an intradermal naevus which often extends deeply into the skin - surgery is the most effective method of removing a mole as it allows the surgeon to be sure to remove it entirely and reduce the possibility of it regrowing.
 
 
 
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