Nevi and melanomas

Nevi and melanomas
Nevi and melanomas
Classification and external resources
MeSH D018326

Nevi and melanomas are a group of neoplasia.

Although a nevus and a melanoma are often treated as independent entities, there is evidence that a nevus can be a precursor for a melanoma.[1]

Common mutations have been identified in nevi and melanomas.[2][3][4]

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