In the Clinic, patients with an abnormal mole pattern may undergo nevus photography in which the moles are documented by photographs. The photographic record allows physicians to detect changes in nevi that can signify melanoma.
Patients also receive a copy of their nevus photographs to use in self examination of their moles.
Patients with melanoma may also be referred to the UCSF Melanoma Center for treatment. Copyright 1999 University of California Regents. All rights reserved.