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Title: Childhood malignant melanoma in a patient with dysplastic nevi. Author: Wagner RF. Journal: Tex Med; 1992 Jan; 88(1):72-3. PubMed ID: 1557705. Abstract: A 14-year-old boy with sporadic dysplastic nevus syndrome and an in situ malignant melanoma is described. Patients with the dysplastic nevus syndrome should be routinely evaluated for signs of malignant melanoma. When malignant melanoma is diagnosed early, chances for cure are great. However, when the diagnosis of malignant melanoma is delayed, chances for survival decrease.[Abstract] [Full Text] [Related] [New Search]