Junctional nevus
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| Junctional nevus | |
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| ICD-10 | C43.9 |
| ICD-O: | M8740/3 |
A junctional nevus is a mole found in the junction (border) between the epidermis and dermis layers of the skin. These moles may be pigmented and slightly raised, and have a higher risk of developing into malignant melanoma.
[edit] External links
- Junctional nevus entry in the public domain NCI Dictionary of Cancer Terms
This article incorporates public domain material from the U.S. National Cancer Institute document "Dictionary of Cancer Terms".
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