Atypical nevus

http://purl.obolibrary.org/obo/HP_0001062

A large pigmented lesion measuring 5-15 mm in diameter with irregular, notched, and ill defined border and with color that may range from tan to dark brown to pink. [ HPO:probinson ]

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MSH:D004416
SNOMEDCT_US:254818000
SNOMEDCT_US:61814002
UMLS:C0205748

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Macular and papular areas may be present within a single lesion (also described as a fried egg appearance). The terms atypical moles and dysplastic nevi are used interchangeably, regardless of clinical or histologic appearance.

definition

A large pigmented lesion measuring 5-15 mm in diameter with irregular, notched, and ill defined border and with color that may range from tan to dark brown to pink.

has exact synonym

Atypical mole

has related synonym

Dysplastic Nevus

HP:0001062

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Nevus