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moderate, or severe) cytologic (melanocytic) atypia. Usually, cytologic atypia is of more important clinical concern than architectural atypia. Usually, moderate to severe cytologic atypia will require further excision to make sure that the surgical margin is completely clear of the lesion.
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577:Last updated: January 20, 2019
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393:List of cutaneous conditions
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1063:Lentigo maligna melanoma
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244:"Little Red Riding Hood"
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1171:Blue nevus
1153:Halo nevus
629:"Melanoma"
399:References
288:laboratory
116:in women.
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1201:Malignant
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387:See also
270:Various
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