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.
Author:Jeannette Curtis
Caroline Rea, RN, BS, MS
Caroline Rea, RN, BS, MS
Medical Review:Patrice Burgess, MD - Family Medicine
Adam Husney, MD - Family Medicine
Kathleen Romito, MD - Family Medicine
Adam Husney, MD - Family Medicine
Kathleen Romito, MD - Family Medicine
Last Updated: 05/25/2007
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