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According to the [http://www.nci.nih.gov/ National Cancer Institute], doctors 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 doctor 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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Revision as of 15:02, 18 September 2012
Template:Dysplatic nevus Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]
Overview
Screening
According to the National Cancer Institute, doctors 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 doctor or nurse specialist, especially if they look unusual; grow larger; or change in color, or outline; or if any changes occur.