Medical Definition of Dysplastic nevus
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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.
(12 Dec 1998)
Lexicographical Neighbors of Dysplastic Nevus
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