| Dysplastic nevi and malignant melanoma. | |
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PMID: 2200246 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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The incidence of melanoma has been steadily increasing, with a trend for this tumor to develop at younger ages. The only satisfactory treatment for melanoma is early intervention; therefore, routine screening for melanoma and dysplastic nevi during the general physical examination is important. The prevalence of dysplastic nevi is estimated to be 2 to 5 percent. Patients with dysplastic nevi appear to have at least a 6 percent lifetime risk of melanoma. In the most severely affected patients (those with a family history of dysplastic nevi and more than one melanoma), the lifetime risk may exceed 50 percent. Patients with dysplastic nevi merit periodic follow-up. Since these nevi tend to be familial, close relatives of affected patients may also benefit from a screening examination. Individuals at increased risk for melanoma may display one or more of the following risk factors: dysplastic nevi, freckling, tendency to sunburn and numerous common nevi. Such individuals may benefit most from education in sunburn avoidance, sunscreen use and self-examination for changing nevi. A better informed public and heightened physician awareness are the most effective means of reducing mortality from this virulent malignancy. |
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Authors:
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W A Crutcher; P J Cohen |
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Publication Detail:
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Type: Journal Article; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't; Review |
Journal Detail:
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Title: American family physician Volume: 42 ISSN: 0002-838X ISO Abbreviation: Am Fam Physician Publication Date: 1990 Aug |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 1990-09-10 Completed Date: 1990-09-10 Revised Date: 2007-11-15 |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 1272646 Medline TA: Am Fam Physician Country: UNITED STATES |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 372-85 Citation Subset: AIM; IM |
Affiliation:
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Children's Hospital of San Franscisco, California. |
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Diagnosis, Differential Dysplastic Nevus Syndrome / diagnosis*, genetics, pathology Humans Melanoma / diagnosis*, pathology, prevention & control Patient Education as Topic Skin Neoplasms / diagnosis*, pathology, prevention & control |
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