Moles Flashcards
1
Q
A stands for
A
Asymmetry
2
Q
B stands for
A
Border - benign moles have a regular border. Malignant can have an irregular border
3
Q
C stands for
A
Colour - benign moles have one colour and are usually light brown. Malignant moles can have very dark or black or multiple colours
4
Q
D stands for
A
Diameter - most melanoma moles are 6mm in size (the size of a pencil eraser) benign can be bigger and smaller
5
Q
How often should patients get mole examinations
A
On a yearly basis
6
Q
What are moles medical name
A
Nevi/Nevis
7
Q
What do you call a mole that changes?
A
Atypical which could eventually lead to melanoma
8
Q
When a mole is Atypical it is known as:
A
Dysplastic Nevus