The dysplastic nevus: From historical perspective to management in the modern era

JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN ACADEMY OF DERMATOLOGY

卷:67

Review

Duffy, Keith²  Grossman, Douglas¹ 

[1] Univ Utah, Hlth Sci Ctr, Huntsman Canc Inst, Salt Lake City, UT 84112 USA

[2] Univ Utah, Hlth Sci Ctr, Dept Dermatol, Salt Lake City, UT 84112 USA

关键词: common nevus;    dysplasia;    dysplastic nevus;    melanoma;    nevus;   

DOI  :  10.1016/j.jaad.2012.02.047

来源: Elsevier

【 摘 要 】

Since its description in the 1970s, the dysplastic nevus has been a source of confusion, and whether it represents a precursor to melanoma remains a controversial subject. Although a Consensus Conference in 1992 recommended that the term dysplastic nevus'' no longer be used, the histologic diagnosis continues to present a therapeutic quandary for dermatologists and other physicians, and there remains significant variation in clinical management. In part I of this continuing medical education review, we will discuss the historical origins of the term, the evidence for its distinct histologic basis, and its clinical significance. (J Am Acad Dermatol 2012;67:1.e1-16.)

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