TITLE

A practical guide to nevus identification, assessment

AUTHOR(S)

Meszaros, Liz

PUB. DATE

March 1997

SOURCE

Dermatology Times;Mar1997, Vol. 18 Issue 3, p6

SOURCE TYPE

Trade Publication

DOC. TYPE

Article

ABSTRACT

Focuses on the data that shows the possible link between the immune system and development of nevi and melanoma which is reviewed by Dr. David I. MacLean of University of British Columbia. Findings of Dr. MacLean about the nevi; Greatest predictor of melanoma risk; Relevance of congenital nevi; Analysis on atypical and dysplastic nevi; Two studies that show immune system involvement in the development of nevi. INSETS: What you need..;Nevi 2mm or..;Epiluminescence microscopy...

ACCESSION #

9704201681

Tags: IMMUNE system -- Cancer;  IMMUNE system -- Research

 

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