Dysplastic Nevus Syndrome

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Is a:

Neoplastic Process

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)

Synonyms:

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

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