- Globular nevi, reticular nevi, starburst nevi, homogeneous blue nevi are all biologically distinct subsets of nevi
- Peripheral globular and starburst pattern correlate with the radial growth phase of dysplastic nevi and Spitz/Reeds nevi respectively
- DN and Spitz nevi are markers for increased risk for developing melanoma
- DN and markers for increase risk for melanoma and potential precursors to melanoma
- Congenital nevi have a 1-5% risk for developing an associated melanoma
- Screening for melanoma requires looking for lesions that are different, uneven in distribution of texture/color (ABCD), and/or changing
- Dermoscopy improves the clinical sensitivity and specificity for cutaneous malignancy
