Club de Revistas de Dermatopatología. Jueves 28 de Junio 2012.

THE DYSPLASTIC NEVUS: FROM HISTORICAL PERSPECTIVE TO MANAGEMENT IN THE MODERN ERA

Part I. Historical, histologic, and clinical aspects

Keith Duffy, MD, and Douglas Grossman, MD, PhD. J Am Acad Dermatol 2012;67:1.e1-16

Since its description in the 1970s, the dysplastic nevus has been a source of confusion, and whether it represents a precursor to melanoma remains a controversial subject. Although a Consensus Conference in 1992 recommended that the term ‘‘dysplastic nevus’’ no longer be used, the histologic diagnosis continues to present a therapeutic quandary for dermatologists and other physicians, and there remains significant variation in clinical management. In part I of this continuing medical education review, we will discuss the historical origins of the term, the evidence for its distinct histologic basis, and its clinical significance.

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