1mole

[Old English māl, blemish]
A birthmark or nevus.



MOLES
Moles should be examined and, if necessary, be removed by experienced professionals.

PATIENT CARE
The patient is encouraged to regularly inspect areas of the skin that have moles and consult a health care professional about any mole that changes color or shows signs of growth or changes in appearance, as such changes may indicate neoplasm.


MOLES

atypical mole

A mole with features that may suggest it is malignant—including large size (> 5 mm), irregular borders, variable colors, and a combination of flat and lumpy surfaces.

pigmented mole

SEE: Nevus pigmentosus.

vascular mole

SEE: Hemangioma.