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familial atypical multiple mole melanoma (FAMMM) syndrome

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Description

An inherited condition where a person has many moles (usually more than 50) that often look different than normal moles. A person with FAMMM also has one or more close relatives with melanoma.

FAMMM increases the risk of certain cancers, including melanoma skin cancer and pancreatic cancer.

Also called dysplastic nevi syndrome.

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