Junctional nevus
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| Junctional nevus | |
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| ICD-10 | C43.9 |
| ICD-O: | M8740/0 |
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 an elevated risk of developing into malignant melanoma.
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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