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MeSH Supplementary: Melanocytic nevus syndrome, congenital
Unique ID: C536819
RDF Unique Identifier: http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/C536819
Entry Term(s): Giant congenital pigmented nevus; Giant pigmented hairy nevus
Heading Mapped to: *Nevus, Pigmented; *Skin Neoplasms
Frequency: 107
Note: Pigmented nevi present from birth that usually include one or more giant lesions greater than 20 cm and up to over 60 cm in diameter that mar or may not be hairy; individuals with very large nevi are at higher risk for developing MELANOMA. Numerous smaller nevi may also occur over most of the body. Associated with mutations in the NRAS gene. OMIM: 137550
Date of Entry: 2010/08/25
Revision Date: 2016/09/29

Melanocytic nevus syndrome, congenital MeSH Supplementary Concept Data 2024