A 13-year-old female is concerned about several pigmented skin lesions on her body. Her physician tells her that these lesions must be monitored because of their ability to transform into malignant melanoma. These lesions are referred to as:
A) macules.
B) nevi.
C) plaques.
D) keloids.

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Pigmented skin lesions that are capable of transforming into malignant melanoma are called nevi.

A 13-Year-Old Female Is Concerned About Several Pigmented Skin Lesions