A mole, also known as a nevus (moles = nevi), is a type of skin growth caused by the clustering of melanocytes, the type of cell that produces melanin, the pigment that gives our skin, eyes, and hair ...

The transformation rate of moles (melanocytic nevi) into cutaneous melanoma: A population-based estimate. Arch Dermatol 2003 Mar; 139:282-8. Click here for Journal Watch subscription information.

Results 68 histologically graded IBD-dysplastic lesions were taken forward for analysis, with a coverage of at least 20X at 80% of the exome. Frequent mutations in APC and KRAS were seen across both ...

Prostaglandins are lipid autacoids derived from arachidonic acid. They both sustain homeostatic functions and mediate pathogenic mechanisms, including the inflammatory response. They are generated ...

The dysplastic nevus: from historical perspective to management in the modern era: part I. Historical, histologic, and clinical aspects. J Am Acad Dermatol 2012; 67: 1.e1 – 16, quiz 17 – 8.

Introduction Inflammatory bowel disease patients face an elevated risk of colitis-associated colorectal cancer (CA-CRC), with dysplasia serving as a precursor lesion. Despite this known association, ...