Dysplastic Nevus Syndrome (definition)

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Dysplastic Nevus Syndrome

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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)

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Other names Nevus, Dysplastic; Nevus Syndrome, Dysplastic; Familial Atypical Multiple Mole-Melanoma; B-K Mole Syndrome; Syndrome, Dysplastic Nevus; Syndrome, B-K Mole; Nevi, Dysplastic; Familial Atypical Multiple Mole Melanoma; Dysplastic Nevus; B K Mole Syndrome; Dysplastic Nevi

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