What are dysplastic moles?

Dysplastic nevi are benign moles that can resemble cancerous growths. They are a risk factor for malignant melanoma, and a doctor may need to biopsy a suspicious nevus to rule out cancer. High-risk factors include a family history of melanoma and inability to tan. Dysplastic nevi are benign moles that can look similar to cancerous […]

What’s dysplastic nevus syndrome?

Dysplastic nevus syndrome is a skin condition characterized by atypical moles that can lead to skin cancer. It tends to run in families and is diagnosed by a doctor who will monitor the moles for changes over time. Dysplastic nevus syndrome refers to a skin condition characterized by the presence of one or more atypical […]

What’s a multicystic dysplastic kidney?

Multicystic dysplastic kidney causes multiple cysts to grow and control healthy kidney tissue during fetal development, leading to improper kidney function. Treatment varies, and the cause is not fully understood, but it is believed to be related to urinary blockage during fetal development. In most cases, only one kidney is affected, and the remaining kidney […]

Skip to content