title: Atypical mole syndrome and dysplastic nevi: identification of populations at risk for developing melanoma - review article.
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.
authors.affiliation: Oncology School Celestino Bourroul, Hospital AC Camargo, São Paulo, SP, Brazil.
authors.forename: Juliana Hypólito
authors.initials: JH
authors.lastname: Silva
authors.forename: B C de
authors.initials: BC
authors.lastname: Sá
authors.forename: Alexandre Leon Ribeiro de
authors.initials: AL
authors.lastname: Avila
authors.forename: Gilles
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Landman
authors.forename: João Pedreira
authors.initials: JP
authors.lastname: Duprat Neto
mesh_terms: D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D004416:Dysplastic Nevus Syndrome / Q000150:complications* / Q000473:pathology; D042241:Early Diagnosis; D006801:Humans; D008545:Melanoma / Q000209:etiology* / Q000473:pathology; D012307:Risk Factors; D012878:Skin Neoplasms / Q000209:etiology* / Q000473:pathology