Which of the Following Pigmented Lesions Has the Highest Propensity

question 9

Multiple Choice

Which of the following pigmented lesions has the highest propensity to progress to malignant melanoma?

• A) Ephelis
• B) Lentigo
• C) Dermal nevus
• D) Blue nevus
• E) Dysplastic nevus

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