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Melanocytic nevus with progressive growth

Female patient aged 67 years with a personal history of type II diabetes, hypertension and hypercholesterolemia.

Treatment: metformin/vildaglitina, irbesartan/hydrochlorothiazide, atorvastatin.

Presents a melanocytic nevus-type lesion with progressive growth without change in color, bleeding or itching.

What diagnosis do you consider most likely with the dermatoscopic image provided?

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