Article
Familial melanoma.
Clinical and experimental dermatology - 1 Jan 1993
Newton J A
Abstract excerpt
The presence of large numbers of moles, atypical in appearance and distribution typifies the atypical mole syndrome. The syndrome may occur in one individual alone or in an autosomal-dominant fashion in his/her family. The presence of this phenotype indicates an increased risk of melanoma, althou...
Topics
- Family Health
- Humans
- Iris Neoplasms
- Melanoma
- Nevus, Pigmented
- Pedigree
- Phenotype
- Skin Neoplasms