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Results 1 - 4 of 4 for Melanoma in congenital melanocytic nevus
  1. BRAF gene 
    ... of a type of skin cell cancer called melanoma (described below). In giant congenital melanocytic nevus, a somatic V600E mutation occurs during embryonic development ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/genetics/gene/braf - Genetics
  2. NRAS gene 
    ... after birth contributes to the risk of developing melanoma in people with giant congenital melanocytic nevus. More About This Health Condition MedlinePlus Genetics provides ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/genetics/gene/nras - Genetics
  3. Giant congenital melanocytic nevus 
    ... the brain and spinal cord, become cancerous. When melanoma occurs in people with giant congenital melanocytic nevus, the survival rate is low. Other types of ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/.../giant-congenital-melanocytic-nevus - Genetics
  4. Are moles determined by genetics?: MedlinePlus Genetics 
    ... Rarely, a very large mole, called a giant congenital melanocytic nevus , is present at birth. In rare cases, the most serious type of skin cancer (called melanoma ) may develop in this type of mole. Large, ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/genetics/understanding/traits/moles - Genetics