answersLogoWhite

0


Best Answer

Hello,

I see you are asking "What is epidermal nevus syndrome?"

Collapse Section. An epidermal nevus (plural: nevi) is an abnormal, noncancerous (benign) patch of skin caused by an overgrowth of cells in the outermost layer of skin (epidermis ). Epidermal nevi are typically seen at birth or develop in early childhood. Affected individuals have one or more nevi that vary in size.

For more information, you can visit this URL - skincarehealthcenter. com/condition/epidermal-nevus-syndrome/c/12454

User Avatar

Md. Sadequr Rahman

Lvl 3
βˆ™ 2y ago
This answer is:
User Avatar
More answers
User Avatar

Wiki User

βˆ™ 13y ago

Dysplastic nevus syndrome-- A familial syndrome characterized by the presence of multiple atypical appearing moles, often at a young age.

This answer is:
User Avatar

Add your answer:

Earn +20 pts
Q: What is dysplastic nevus syndrome?
Write your answer...
Submit
Still have questions?
magnify glass
imp
Related questions

Must skin cancer moderate dysplastic nevus be removed?

Dysplastic nevi are not actually considered cancer. Sometimes melanomas can occur within one, but rarely. The presence of dysplastic nevi are indicative of an increased risk for cancer in the future. The more in number you have, the more likely melanoma will occur, usually as a new "mole." Most doctors remove moderate to severe displastic nevi.


What is the synonym for the nevus?

Hello, I see you are asking "What is blue rubber bleb nevus?" Blue rubber bleb nevus syndrome (BRBNS), sometimes called Bean syndrome, is a rare congenital vascular anomaly in which malformed veins, or blebs, appear on the skin and surfaces of internal organs. These small, purple lesions are particularly common in the gastrointestinal (GI) tract. For more information, you can visit this URL - skincarehealthcenter. com/condition/blue-rubber-bleb-nevus/c/3854


What are some diseases that begin with the letter W?

West Nile Virus White Piedra Wilms Tumor (cancer of childhood) Waldenstrom macroalbuminuria Whiplash (more of an injury than a disease) Werdnig-Hoffman disease Williams syndrome Wilsons Disease West Syndrome (some would say a syndrome is not a disease) White Sponge Nevus Wooly hair nevus Weber-Christian disease Winchester Syndrome Wrinkly skin syndrome Wildervanck syndrome Waardenburg Syndrome Woronoff's Ring Wende-Bauckus Syndrome Watson syndrome


What are dysplastic cells?

Dysplastic means "relating to or exhibiting dysplasia", abnormal development of cells or tissue.


What is a linear sequence?

Hello, I see you are asking "What is linear sebaceous nevus sequence?" Linear nevus sebaceous syndrome (LNSS) is a condition characterized by the association of a large, linear sebaceous nevus (type of birthmark) with a broad range of abnormalities that may affect every organ system, including the central nervous system (CNS). The nevus usually is located on the face, scalp, or neck. For more information, you can visit this URL - skincarehealthcenter. com/condition/linear-sebaceous-nevus-sequence/c/26254


What is a dysplastic kidney?

A dysplastic kidney is a kidney with abnormal development or growth. This often leads to neoplasia.


What are the symptoms of the Blue Rubber Bleb Nevus Syndrome?

The main symptom of blue rubber bleb nevus syndrome (BRBNS) are the blue skin lesions or blebs that appear on the skin. These tumors larger than 5mm around, are not cancerous. They are accompanied by pale skin and fatigue. BRBNS can cause bleeding in the GI tract, and in those cases, bloody stools can also be a symptom.


Moles that do not form properly and may progress to form melanomas are called?

dysplastic nevi


What is the medical term meaning mole?

Nevus if it is noncancerous (it's also used for birthmarks) Nevus pigmentosus or macula


What does the spanish word nevus mean?

"Nevus" suena más a latín; en todo caso sería un apellido.


What is the genus name for a mole?

Nevus


What is nevus in plural form?

nevi