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Melanocytic nevus
Introduction
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A melanocytic nevus is usually noncancerous disorder of the skin cells. These are commonly called birth marks or moles.
What are the symptoms of Melanocytic nevus?
What causes Melanocytic nevus?
Who is at highest risk?
Diagnosis
When to seek urgent medical care?
Treatment options
Where to find medical care for Melanocytic nevus?
Directions to Hospitals Treating Melanocytic nevus
Prevention of Melanocytic nevus
What to expect (Outlook/Prognosis)?
Possible complications
Source
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]
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A more detailed clinical article for the same condition is available from WikiDoc. It is written for medical professionals and uses technical language.