NCIt synonyms : Clark's Nevus; Lentiginous Nevus; Nevus with Architectural Disorder and Cytologic Atypia of Melanocytes; Atypical Nevus; Clark Nevus; NAD; Nevus with Architectural Disorder;
NCIt related terms : dysplastic nevi;
NCIt definition : Solitary or multiple, slightly raised pigmented melanocytic lesions with irregular
borders, usually measuring more than 0.6cm in greatest dimension. Morphologically,
there is melanocytic atypia and the differential diagnosis from melanoma may be difficult.
Patients are at an increased risk for the development of melanoma.;
Alternative definition : NCI-GLOSS: A type of nevus (mole) that looks different from a common mole. A dysplastic
nevus is often larger with borders that are not easy to see. Its color is usually
uneven and can range from pink to dark brown. Parts of the mole may be raised above
the skin surface. A dysplastic nevus may develop into malignant melanoma (a type of
skin cancer).;
Neoplastic status : Undetermined;
ICD-O code : 8727/0;
Codes from synonyms : CDR0000046161; CDR0000044279;