Melanocytic Naevi (3) Flashcards
1
Q
What is it?
How does it present?
How does it differ from melanoma?
A
➊ Mole - Common, benign skin lesion due to a local proliferation of melanocytes
➋ Small area of hyperpigmentation
➌ At first, it looks very similar to a benign mole, but over time, the melanoma with become larger and more distorted in its appearance.
2
Q
How is it managed?
A
- Excision
- Shaving
- Electrosurgery
- Laser therapy
