Fig. 2From: Synchronous and metachronous malignant melanomas arising in a human immunodeficiency virus-positive patient after the commencement of highly active antiretroviral therapy treatment: a case reportMagnification images, 4× and 10×, of lower back lesion showing markedly increased single and hyperchromatic melanocytes distributed along the base of the epidermis. There is focal upward extension into the epidermis. The pigmented cells seen in the dermis are melanophagesBack to article page