| Medical 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) |
| Guide Notes: |
do not use /blood supply /chem /second /secret /ultrastruct |
| Also Called: |
Dysplastic Nevi,Familial Atypical Multiple Mole-Melanoma |
| Previously Indexed: |
Melanoma (1966-1986),Nevus (1966-1986),Nevus, Pigmented (1966-1986) |
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