Patients with dysplastic nevi may have an increased risk of ocular melanoma. 44 In a case–control study involving 211 patients with ocular melanoma, 16 percent had one or more dysplastic nevi ...

Dysplastic Nevi . Since their original characterization by Clark and colleagues in 1978, [] dysplastic nevi have posed a management dilemma, given their position in the gray area between benign ...

The clinically dysplastic nevi shown in Figures 14 to 16 changed minimally over many years, despite their clearly abnormal morphology. (Enlarge Image) Figure 14.

Dysplastic nevi are among the most important simulants of melanoma. Nevi may also be important as potential precursors of melanoma; however, most nevi are stable and will not progress to malignancy.

Dysplastic Nevi - This lesion has a dark brown, "pebbly" elevated surface against a lighter tan, macular background. The irregular, indistinct margin of the nevus helps to distinguish it from the ...

While the exact causes of melanoma are unclear, ultraviolet (UV) light exposure and genetic changes can greatly increase your ...

Dysplastic nevi should be considered benign and treated accordingly, with repeated excisions reserved for only those showing clinically significant cytologic atypia (just as with any other type of ...

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DEAR DR. ROACH: I recently went to my dermatologist because I noticed a dark mole I hadn’t seen before. He did a biopsy, and it was called a “moderately dysplastic nevus.” ...

Atypical Mole or Dysplastic Nevus. As the name suggests, an atypical mole differs from the common form in one or more key characteristics, such as size (larger), color, and shape.

Dysplastic nevus. Dysplasia nevus are unusual looking moles that have irregular shapes or edges. ... Unlike a mole, cherry angiomas usually don’t show up until you get older.

Dysplastic nevi, Mondegreens, and a survey: the answer is blowing in the wind. J Cutan Pathol. 2005;32:642-643. 6. Shapiro M, Chren MM, Levy RM, et al. Variability in nomenclature used for nevi ...