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|Term=FAMMM syndrome ...ome increases the risk of melanoma and may increase the risk of pancreatic cancer. 

|Term=HBOC syndrome ...(particularly before the age of 50) and ovarian cancer. Most cases of HBOC syndrome are caused by certain mutations (changes) in the BRCA1 or BRCA2 gene. 

|Term=hereditary breast and ovarian cancer syndrome ...is higher than normal. Most cases of hereditary breast and ovarian cancer syndrome are caused by certain mutations (changes) in the BRCA1 or BRCA2 gene. 

'''Dysplastic Nevus Syndrome''' ...) and an increased risk of developing [[melanoma]], a serious form of skin cancer.

|Term=Cowden Syndrome ...y benign (noncancerous) growths called hamartomas and an increased risk of cancer. Hamartomas form in various parts of the body, particularly in the skin, mo

...ng melanoma, acute myeloid leukemia, breast cancer and cholangiocarcinoma (cancer that forms in the bile ducts).  |Type=Cancer terms

|Term=PTEN hamartoma tumor syndrome ...mutations (changes) in the PTEN gene. In people with PTEN hamartoma tumor syndrome, many benign (noncancerous) growths called hamartomas form in various parts

...y benign (noncancerous) growths called hamartomas and an increased risk of cancer. Hamartomas form in various parts of the body, particularly in the skin, mo |Type=Cancer terms

...on's disease|Addison’s disease]] or [[Peutz-Jeghers syndrome|Peutz-Jeghers syndrome]]. ...e cases, a biopsy may be required to rule out serious conditions like oral cancer.

...these areas. For example, [[Acral lentiginous melanoma]] is a type of skin cancer that typically occurs on the palms, soles, or under the nails. Similarly, [ * [[Acral lentiginous melanoma]]: A type of skin cancer that typically occurs on the palms, soles, or under the nails.

...aligna, is a type of skin lesion that can be a precursor to a type of skin cancer called lentigo maligna melanoma. * [[Hutchinson's Syndrome]]: A rare disorder characterized by the presence of a Hutchinson's freckle,

|Type=Cancer terms ...endometrial, colon, and rectal cancer. Also known as PTEN hamartoma tumor syndrome {{dictionary-stub}} [[Category:Dictionary of medicine]]

..., 'Negra' can refer to certain eye conditions such as [[Pigment Dispersion Syndrome]], where excess pigment is released from the back of the iris, causing it t * [[Melanoma]]: A type of skin cancer that develops from the pigment-producing cells known as melanocytes.

...ultraviolet radiation. Certain medical conditions, such as [[Peutz-Jeghers syndrome]] and [[neurofibromatosis]], can also increase the risk of developing ocula * [[Melanoma]]: A type of cancer that develops from the pigment-containing cells known as melanocytes.

* [[AIDS]] - see Acquired immunodeficiency syndrome * [[Acquired immunodeficiency syndrome]] - infection by the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), which causes a wea