Nevi and melanomas
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Nevi and melanomas are a group of neoplasia.
Although a nevus
and a melanoma
are often treated as independent entities, there is evidence that a nevus can be a precursor for a melanoma.
Common mutations have been identified in nevi and melanomas.
Although a nevus
Nevus
Nevus is the medical term for sharply-circumscribed and chronic lesions of the skin. These lesions are commonly named birthmarks and moles. Nevi are benign by definition...
and a melanoma
Melanoma
Melanoma is a malignant tumor of melanocytes. Melanocytes are cells that produce the dark pigment, melanin, which is responsible for the color of skin. They predominantly occur in skin, but are also found in other parts of the body, including the bowel and the eye...
are often treated as independent entities, there is evidence that a nevus can be a precursor for a melanoma.
Common mutations have been identified in nevi and melanomas.