label: Hereditary Atypical Mole Melanoma Syndrome
label_lc: hereditary atypical mole melanoma syndrome
description: An autosomal dominant hereditary neoplastic syndrome caused by mutation(s) in the CDKN2A gene. It is characterized by the presence of multiple melanocytic nevi, some of which are atypical, and a family history of melanoma. Patients are at an increased risk of developing melanoma and other malignancies, including pancreatic, breast, and lung carcinoma.