atypical mole syndrome

atypical mole syndrome
a condition in which affected patients have numerous moles, some of which are relatively large and irregular in shape or pigmentation. There may be a family history of this syndrome or of malignant melanoma.

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  • FAMMM syndrome — Familial atypical multiple mole melanoma syndrome. An inherited condition marked by the following: (1) one or more first or second degree relatives (parent, sibling, child, grandparent, grandchild, aunt, or uncle) with malignant melanoma; (2)… …   English dictionary of cancer terms

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