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

Authors

  • Juliana Hypólito Silva Hospital AC Camargo; Oncology School Celestino Bourroul
  • Bianca Costa Soares de Sá Hospital AC Camargo; Skin Oncology Department
  • Alexandre Leon Ribeiro de Ávila Hospital AC Camargo; Skin Oncology Department
  • Gilles Landman Hospital AC Camargo; Pathology Department
  • João Pedreira Duprat Neto Hospital AC Camargo; Skin Oncology Department

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.1590/S1807-59322011000300023

Keywords:

Dysplastic Nevus Syndrome, dysplastic nevi, melanoma, early diagnosis, Risk Factors

Abstract

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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Published

2011-01-01

Issue

Vol. 66 No. 3 (2011)

Section

Review

How to Cite

Atypical mole syndrome and dysplastic nevi: identification of populations at risk for developing melanoma - review article . (2011). Clinics, 66(3), 493-499. https://doi.org/10.1590/S1807-59322011000300023