Dermoscopy of Atypical Nevi Structural Component Definitions
Reticular type: The reticular type is the most common pattern
and is characterized by a pigment network with thin uniform
lines and regular meshes. The pigment network is usually evenly
distributed throughout the lesion and fades at the periphery.
Globular type: The globular type is characterized by dots and
globules of variable size and shape (oval, round or rectangular)
more or less evenly distributed throughout the lesion. The
combination of the globular and reticular types is common. A
common presentation of this combined pattern is a lesion with
dots/globules located at the periphery an a regular reticulated
pattern in the center. Homogeneous types: The homogeneous
pattern is the least common. There is diffuse pigmentation of
various shades of brown and white with isolated reticular and/or
globular areas.