Melanocytic nevus

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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief:  Qurrat-ul-ain Abid, M.D.[2] Martin I. Newman, M.D., F.A.C.S. [3]; Michel C. Samson, M.D., FRCSC, FACS [4]; Faizan Sheraz, M.D. [5] Roukoz A. Karam, M.D.[6]

Synonyms and keywords: Pigmented nevus, benign nevi, melanocytic nevus, moles, dysplastic nevus, dysplastic atypical nevus, atypical nevus, acquired melanocytic nevus.

## Overview

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## Historical Perspective

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## Classification

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## Pathophysiology

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## Causes

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## Differentiating Melanocytic Nevus from other Diseases

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## Epidemiology and Demographics

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## Risk Factors

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## Screening

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## Natural History, Complications and Prognosis

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## Diagnosis

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Diagnostic Study of Choice | History and Symptoms | Physical Examination | Laboratory Findings |Electrocardiogram | X-ray |Echocardiography and Ultrasound | CT scan | MRI | Other Imaging Findings | Other Diagnostic Studies

## Treatment

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Medical Therapy | Surgery | Primary Prevention | Secondary Prevention | Cost-Effectiveness of Therapy | Future or Investigational Therapies

## Case Studies

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Case #1

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