Melanocytic Lesions Flashcards
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Definition of melanocytic lesions?
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Benign neoplasms of melanocytes in epidermis
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History features of melanocytic lesions?
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Often congenital (FHx) Arise during childhood Rarely can transform into melanoma
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Melanocytic lesion characteristics?
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Symmetrical Flat Regular borders (i.e. opposite to ABCDE) - does not bleed, itch, ulcerate, crust over