nevus Archives - Explain Questions

What is the difference between Nevus and Lentigo?

The difference between nevus and lentigo is that "nevus" is any of a number of different, usually benign, pigmented, raised or otherwise abnormal lesions of the skin and "lentigo" is a brown pigmented spot on the skin.

What is the difference between Nevus and Hematoma?

The difference between nevus and hematoma is that "nevus" is any of a number of different, usually benign, pigmented, raised or otherwise abnormal lesions of the skin and "hematoma" is a swelling of blood, usually clotted, which forms as a result of broken blood vessels.