Atypical mole syndrome

Synonyms

4

Overview

Atypical mole syndrome, also called dysplastic nevus syndrome, is a disorder of the skin characterized by the presence of many mole-like tumors (nevi). Most people have 10-20 moles over their bodies. People with this syndrome often have more than 100 mole.

Symptoms

  • B-K Mole Syndrome
  • Malignant Melanoma, Dysplastic Nevus Type
  • Cutaneous Malignant Melanoma, Hereditary
  • DNS, Hereditary
  • Familial Atypical Mole-Malignant Melanoma Syndrome
  • Dysplastic Nevus
  • FAMMM
  • HCMM
  • CMM

Causes

Atypical mole may be inherited or appear sporadically. 24 Sun exposure may play a part in the distribution patterns of these nevi, but it is not absolutely necessary because atypical moles also appear on sun-protected skin.

Resources

  • NIH