Problems in the diagnosis of dysplastic melanocytic nevi


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Abstract

The dysplastic nevus is a special type of melanocytic nevi, which is a clinical and morphological marker of increased risk for the development of cutaneous melanoma. Therefore, correct diagnosis and preventive oncological screening of patients in selected risk groups are necessary. Epidemiology and current classification of dysplastic nevi, as well as the problem of clinical and morphological correlation of findings in the differential diagnosis of dysplastic nevi are discussed. Related personal research data are presented.

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I. V Salamova

Moscow State University of food production

Medical Institute for Postgradual Training 125080, Moscow, Russia

Veronica V. Mordovtseva

Moscow State University of food production

Email: gveesha@mail.ru
Doctor of Medical Sciences, Professor of Dermatology, Department of Dermatology and Venereology of Medical Institute 125080, Moscow, Russian Federation

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