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The prevalence of dysplasia and associated factors in patients with atypical melanocytic nevus

Year: 2024

Type: article

Abstract: Melanocytic nevi or moles, are benign proliferations of melanocytes that can appear anywhere on the skin. While most atypical melanocytic nevi are harmless, some may develop dysplastic changes. This cross-sectional study assessed the frequency of dysplasia and related factors in patients with atypical melanocytic nevi. Seventy-one patients clinically suspected of having atypical nevi underwent biopsy. Diagnoses were confirmed by a dermatologist, and histopathological assessments were performed by a pathologist. Demographic and clinical data, including lesion location, were documented. The mean patient age was 42.47 ± 15.27 years; 42 patients were female. Sixty-five cases (91.5%) were confirmed as melanocytic nevi, while 6 cases (8.5%) were non-melanocytic. Dysplasia was found in 2 female patients (3.1%). Lesion distribution was predominantly on the head and face (63.1%), followed by the trunk (26.2%). These findings indicate that most clinically suspected atypical melanocytic nevi are benign, with a low rate of dysplasia in this sample.

Source: Journal of Current Biomedical Reports

DOI: 10.61882/jcbior.5.4.294

Authors: Rana Rafiei, Niloofar Poorheravi, Kaveh Gharaei Nejad

Institution: Guilan University of Medical Sciences

Language: English

Topic: Cutaneous Melanoma Detection and Management

Subfield: Oncology

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: hybrid

Funder: Guilan University of Medical Sciences