title: Dysplastic nevi. Their significance and management.
abstract: Dysplastic nevi are found in a significant percentage of the population and are a sign that an individual with these nevi has a greater risk for developing a melanoma than do individuals without them. For patients with dysplastic nevi who also have two or more members of their primary family afflicted by melanomas, the risk of developing a melanoma is especially high. Guidelines for the care of patients with all forms of dysplastic nevi are outlined.
authors.affiliation: University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine, Philadelphia.
authors.forename: D E
authors.initials: DE
authors.lastname: Elder
mesh_terms: D006801:Humans; D008545:Melanoma / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000235:genetics / Q000473:pathology; D009508:Nevus, Pigmented / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000473:pathology / Q000628:therapy; D012878:Skin Neoplasms / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000235:genetics / Q000473:pathology