Description: Detail of nodular component

History: 35 year old male with atypical mole syndrome. This lesion noted at examination prompted by melanoma 393. On asking, the patient mentioned this lesion had been irritated by clothing when active for the last 6-9 months. Histology reported as: Sections show a level 3 (0.8mm thick) nodular melanoma with prominent old regression. There is no ulceration, dermal mitoses or lymphocytic infiltrate.