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  2. Melanocytic nevus - Wikipedia

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    A melanocytic nevus (also known as nevocytic nevus, nevus-cell nevus, and commonly as a mole) [1] [2] is usually a noncancerous condition of pigment-producing skin cells. It is a type of melanocytic tumor that contains nevus cells . [ 2 ]

  3. Dysplastic nevus - Wikipedia

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    In 1992, the NIH recommended that the term "dysplastic nevus" be avoided in favor of the term "atypical mole". [1] An atypical mole may also be referred to as an atypical melanocytic nevus, [2] atypical nevus, B-K mole, Clark's nevus, dysplastic melanocytic nevus, or nevus with architectural disorder. [3] Dysplastic nevi often grow to larger ...

  4. Dysplastic nevus syndrome - Wikipedia

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    The CDKN2A gene is located on chromosome 9p21.3. Two main transcripts, isoforms '1' and '4', each contain three exons and span 7288 and 26740 bp, respectively. They encode proteins of 156 and 173 amino acids; isoform '1' encodes p16(INK4a), while isoform '4' encodes p14(ARF), a protein that is structurally unrelated to p16(INK4) but acts in cell cycle G1 control by stabilizing the tumor ...

  5. Spitz Nevus (Mole): How It Looks and When to Remove One

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    Spitz nevus is the medical name for a benign mole. They share a similar appearance with other moles, some that are cancerous. Learn more here. Skip to main content. 24/7 Help. For premium support ...

  6. Atypical Cells: Are They Cancer? - AOL

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    Atypical cells appear abnormal, but they aren't necessarily cancerous.

  7. Category:Melanocytic nevi and neoplasms - Wikipedia

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    Melanocytic nevi and neoplasms are caused by either a proliferation of (1) melanocytes, or (2) nevus cells, a form of melanocyte, but which lack dendritic processes. Contents Top

  8. Atypia - Wikipedia

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    Atypia (from Greek, a + typos, without type; a condition of being irregular or nonstandard) [1] is a histopathologic term for a structural abnormality in a cell, i.e. it is used to describe atypical cells. Atypia can be caused by infection or irritation. If, for example it were diagnosed in a Pap smear in the uterus it is more likely to be ...

  9. Teddi Mellencamp’s Skin Cancer Journey Through the Years ...

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    Since being diagnosed with skin cancer, Teddi Mellencamp has used her platform to remind fans to take care of their skin. Mellencamp revealed in March 2022 that she had a mole removed on her back.