Dysplastic Nevi Skin Cancer

By:Samantha Tourville, Corrissa Klapman, Isabel Baker, Erin McDonough, Rachel Marriott

JOEL

Dysplatic Nevi LocationAll portions of skin can be affected by this type of skin

cancer. It would be found in the Epidermis layer of the skin.

Most often on the back, chest, abdomen, buttocks, and scalp

Implications of Dysplastic Nevi & Mitosis

Mitosis increases in dermal component as severity of atypia (abnormality of cells) increases.

Enlarged cytoplasm/nuclei

Symptoms and Signs of Dysplastic Nevi

Precursor of Melanoma

Larger then a pencil eraser (growing)

Darkening moles

Itchiness or bloodiness around mole

Elevated portion in the center of the mole, with a flat, pale, fuzzy border

Fried egg appearance

Who can be affected?Anyone can be affected

Someone with a personal or family history of melanoma is more likely to get it

Begins in early adolescence

What can be done to prevent it?

Do not spend long periods of time in the sun

Use sunscreen

Examine for moles regularly

What can be done to treat it?Undergo a complete cutaneous examination

Continue self examination of other moles