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Lentigo Maligna
http://purl.obolibrary.org/obo/NCIT_C43372

An atypical proliferation of atypical melanocytes in the dermal-epidermal junction, without infiltration of the papillary or reticular dermis. The melanocytic proliferation is associated with actinic damage and epidermal atrophy. It usually occurs in the sun-exposed skin of elderly people. It is a form of melanoma in situ.

Exact Synonyms
Hutchinson melanotic freckle, NOS
Hutchinson Melanotic Freckle
Hutchinson's Melanotic Freckle
Lentigo Maligna Melanoma In Situ
Lentigo Maligna
Lentigo maligna
LMM In Situ
class Information
code

C43372

Contributing_Source

GDC

ICD-O-3_Code

8742/2

Legacy Concept Name

Lentigo_Maligna

Maps_To
  • 8742/2
  • Hutchinson melanotic freckle, NOS
  • Lentigo maligna
Neoplastic_Status

Malignant

Preferred_Name

Lentigo Maligna

Semantic_Type

Neoplastic Process

UMLS_CUI

C0149722

class Relations