Pathology · single question
Which feature of a melanocytic nevus is NOT concerning for malignancy?
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Correct answer: A. Darkening after sun exposure
- A. Correct. Uniform darkening of a benign nevus with UV exposure is a normal melanocyte response. It is not one of the ABCDE warning criteria.
- B. Asymmetry is the 'A' of the ABCDE criteria for melanoma.
- C. Border irregularity is the 'B' of the ABCDE criteria.
- D. Diameter change/evolution corresponds to 'D' and 'E' of the ABCDE criteria.