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Elder, 1980
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Syndrome characterized by multiple dysplastic melanocytic nevi ( ABCD rule) and the formation of ever new melanocytic nevi even in adulthood.
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Quarterly check-ups by dermatologists and guidance of the patient for self-monitoring! Photo documentation of conspicuous nevi with scale and as reflected light photography. Avoid any sun exposure or textile and physical/chemical light protection. Excision for suspicious pigment moles. S.a. nevus, melanocytic, dysplastic.
LiteratureThis section has been translated automatically.
- Elder DE (1980) Dysplastic nevus syndrome: a phenotypic association of sporadic cutaneous melanoma. Cancer 46: 1787-1794
- Naeyaert JM et al (2003) Clinical practice. Dysplastic nevi. N Engl J Med 349: 2233-2240
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