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Results 1 - 10 of 18 for melanocytic skin melanoma
  1. NRAS gene 
    ... NRAS gene mutations are common in the aggressive skin cancer melanoma, including individuals without giant congenital melanocytic nevus (described above). Mutations in the NRAS gene ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/genetics/gene/nras - Genetics
  2. Melanoma (National Library of Medicine)  
    Melanoma is the most serious type of skin cancer. Often the first sign of melanoma is a change in the size, shape, color, or feel of a mole. Most melanomas have ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/melanoma.html - Health Topics
  3. BRAF gene 
    ... and an increased risk of a type of skin cell cancer called melanoma (described below). In giant congenital melanocytic nevus, a somatic V600E mutation occurs during embryonic ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/genetics/gene/braf - Genetics
  4. Giant congenital melanocytic nevus 
    ... brain may also develop. Individuals with giant congenital melanocytic nevus have an increased risk of developing an aggressive form of skin cancer called melanoma, which arises from melanocytes. Estimates vary, but it ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/.../giant-congenital-melanocytic-nevus - Genetics
  5. Are moles determined by genetics?: MedlinePlus Genetics 
    ... 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
  6. Aging spots - should you be concerned? 
    ... Elston DM, Treat JR, Rosenbach MA, Neuhaus IM. Melanocytic nevi and ... melanomas. In: Patterson JW, ed. Weedon's Skin Pathology . 5th ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/002086.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  7. Risk Factors for Melanoma Skin Cancer (American Cancer Society)  
    Melanoma/Prevention and Risk Factors ... Melanoma ... American Cancer Society ... Learn about the risk factors for melanoma skin cancer such as UV exposure from sunlight ...
    https://www.cancer.org/.../causes-risks-prevention/risk-factors.html - External Health Links
  8. Moles (National Library of Medicine)  
    Moles are growths on the skin. They happen when pigment cells in the skin, called melanocytes, grow in clusters. Moles are very common. Most people have between ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/moles.html - Health Topics
  9. Childhood Melanoma Treatment From the National Institutes of Health (National Cancer Institute)  
    Childhood melanoma treatment options include surgery, immunotherapy, and targeted therapy. Learn more about the risk factors, symptoms, tests to diagnose, ...
    https://www.cancer.gov/.../skin/patient/child-melanoma-treatment-pdq - External Health Links
  10. Congenital Melanocytic Nevus (Birthmark) (VisualDX)  
    Birthmarks/Images ... Birthmarks ... Moles/Children ... Moles ... VisualDX ... Learn about congenital melanocytic nevus, a type of mole present at birth. Explore its causes, symptoms, ...
    https://skinsight.com/.../congenital-melanocytic-nevus/?Imiw9cApl=1 - External Health Links
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