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Dysplastic nevus syndrome, also known as familial atypical multiple mole–melanoma (FAMMM) syndrome, is an inherited cutaneous condition described in certain families, and characterized by unusual nevi and multiple inherited melanomas.
Familial atypical multiple mole melanoma syndrome (FAMMM syndrome) is an inherited condition characterized by the presence of multiple moles. Atypical moles, also called dysplastic nevi, are benign but are associated with an increased risk of melanoma.
Familial atypical multiple mole melanoma (FAMMM) syndrome is an inherited genodermatosis characterized by the presence of multiple melanocytic nevi (often >50) and a family history of melanoma as well as, in a subset of patients, an increased risk of developing pancreatic cancer (see this term) and other malignancies.
Familial atypical multiple mole melanoma (FAMMM) syndrome is an inherited genodermatosis characterized by the presence of multiple melanocytic nevi (often >50) and a family history of melanoma as well as, in a subset of patients, an increased risk of developing pancreatic cancer (see this term) and other malignancies.
The patient and mother are carriers of a p16 mutation (m). (c) Patients with FAMMM syndrome (in particular those with germline CDKN2A mutations) are at risk for cutaneous melanoma, pancreatic cancer and neural systems tumors (melanoma-astrocytoma syndrome).
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Familial atypical multiple mole melanoma syndrome (FAMMMS) is an autosomal dominant genodermatosis characterized by multiple melanocytic nevi, usually more than 50, and a family history of melanoma.
