Evaluation and Management of Melanocytic Nevi in Children Children with melanocytic nevi require proper counseling to discuss the risk for melanoma
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M elanocytic nevi, commonly referred to as moles, are very common in children, and the overwhelming majority of melanocytic nevi in children are benign. Given the increased general awareness of melanoma, however, caregivers often express concerns about the development or appearance of their child’s moles. An understanding of the more common types of melanocytic nevi seen in children and of the associated risk for the development of melanoma is essential in order to properly counsel caregivers and patients about management recommendations.
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مطالعه اپیدمیولوژیک اختلالات ملانوسیتی در شهرستان همدان در سال 1380
Introduction & Objective: Melanocytic nevi are very frequent and there is a relationship between these nevi and malignant melanoma. So we need to know the prevalence and kinds of these nevi in our country. The aim of this study was to clarify the prevalence and kinds of melanocytic nevi in rural areas of Hamadan in the west of Iran. Materials & Methods: A cluster random sampling was followed...
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