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What does lentiginous nevus mean?
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Lentigines, or liver spots, are benign lesions that occur on the sun-exposed areas of the body. The backs of hands and face are common areas. Lentiginous is just a descriptive term that implies the "nevus" or skin lesion appears to be one of these.
Answered 9/24/2022
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