FAMMM syndrome

{
  "id": "MLC-T-ONC-003129",
  "term": "FAMMM syndrome",
  "field": "Oncology and biomedicine",
  "definition": "An inherited condition marked by the following: (1) one or more first- or second-degree relatives (parent, sibling, child, grandparent, grandchild, aunt, or uncle) with malignant melanoma; (2) many moles, some of which are atypical (asymmetrical, raised, and/or different shades of tan, brown, black, or red) and often of different sizes; and (3) moles that have specific features when examined under a microscope. FAMMM syndrome increases the risk of melanoma and may increase the risk of pancreatic cancer. Also called familial atypical multiple mole melanoma syndrome.",
  "synonyms": [
    "familial atypical multiple mole melanoma syndrome"
  ],
  "references": [
    "NCI Dictionary of Cancer Terms"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/oncology/fammm-syndrome/"
}