Clinically atypical nevi (usually exceeding 5 mm in diameter and having variable pigmentation and ill defined borders) with an increased risk for development of non-familial cutaneous malignant melanoma. Biopsies show melanocytic dysplasia. Nevi are clinically and histologically identical to the precursor lesions for melanoma in the B-K mole syndrome. (Stedman, 25th ed)
Also Known As:
Dysplastic Nevus; Dysplastic Nevi; Familial Atypical Multiple Mole Melanoma; B K Mole Syndrome; Nevi, Dysplastic; Syndrome, B-K Mole; Syndrome, Dysplastic Nevus; B-K Mole Syndrome; Familial Atypical Multiple Mole-Melanoma; Nevus Syndrome, Dysplastic; Nevus, Dysplastic