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Dysplastic Nevus Syndrome  

Type

  • mesh:Descriptor

Definition

  • Clinically atypical nevi (usually exceeding 5 mm in diameter and having variable pigmentation and ill defined borders) with an increased risk for development of non-familial cutaneous malignant melanoma. Biopsies show melanocytic dysplasia. Nevi are clinically and histologically identical to the precursor lesions for melanoma in the B-K mole syndrome. (Stedman, 25th ed)

Entry terms

  • B-K Mole Syndrome
  • Nevus Syndrome, Dysplastic

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