Atypical mole syndrome and dysplastic nevi: identification of populations at risk for developing melanoma - review article

Atypical mole syndrome and dysplastic nevi: identification of populations at risk for developing melanoma - review article

Atypical Mole Syndrome is the most important phenotypic risk factor for developing cutaneous melanoma, a malignancy that accounts for about 80% of deaths from skin cancer. Because the diagnosis of melanoma at an early stage is of great prognostic relevance, the identification of Atypical Mole Syndrome carriers is essential, as well as the creation of recommended preventative measures that must be taken by these patients.

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Main Authors: Silva,Juliana Hypólito, de Sá,Bianca Costa Soares, Ávila,Alexandre Leon Ribeiro de, Landman,Gilles, Duprat Neto,João Pedreira
Format: Digital revista
Language:English
Published: Faculdade de Medicina / USP 2011
Online Access:http://old.scielo.br/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&pid=S1807-59322011000300023
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