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==Overview== | ==Overview== | ||
Patients having dysplastic nevus should undergo regular screening to prevent its progression to [[melanoma]] | |||
==Screening== | ==Screening== | ||
According to the [http://www.nci.nih.gov/ National Cancer Institute], physicians believe that dysplastic nevi are more likely than ordinary moles to develop into a type of [[skin cancer]] called [[melanoma]]. Because of this, moles should be checked regularly by a physician or nurse specialist, especially if they look unusual; grow larger; or change in color, or outline; or if ''any'' changes occur. | According to the [http://www.nci.nih.gov/ National Cancer Institute], physicians believe that dysplastic nevi are more likely than ordinary moles to develop into a type of [[skin cancer]] called [[melanoma]]. Because of this, moles should be checked regularly by a physician or nurse specialist, especially if they look unusual; grow larger; or change in color, or outline; or if ''any'' changes occur. | ||
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]
Overview
Patients having dysplastic nevus should undergo regular screening to prevent its progression to melanoma
Screening
According to the National Cancer Institute, physicians believe that dysplastic nevi are more likely than ordinary moles to develop into a type of skin cancer called melanoma. Because of this, moles should be checked regularly by a physician or nurse specialist, especially if they look unusual; grow larger; or change in color, or outline; or if any changes occur.