Familial Atypical Mole and Melanoma (FAM-M) Syndrome
Familial atypical mole and melanoma (FAM-M) syndrome is an inherited tendency to develop melanoma.
FAM-M syndrome is present when:
- Melanoma has been diagnosed in a family member, including grandparents, aunts, uncles, and cousins.
- Several family members have large numbers of moles (often more than 50), some of which may be abnormal, or atypical, moles.
Current as of:
May 12, 2017
Author:
Healthwise Staff
Medical Review:
Adam Husney, MD - Family Medicine & Kathleen Romito, MD - Family Medicine & Amy McMichael, MD - Dermatology