The clinical approach, epidemiology, diagnostic procedures, and management, along with followup of superficial spreading malignant melanoma are discussed. A 45-year-old Caucasian female presented ...
Melanoma is the most serious type of skin cancer. It develops when skin cells multiply rapidly as a consequence of mutations in their DNA caused by UV exposure. Melanomas originate in the pigment ...
(WNDU) - Melanoma is one of the most common and serious cancers in the U.S. It can be life-threatening in as little as 6 weeks. Its tumors can be resistant to many traditional cancer treatments like ...
Cutaneous melanoma (CM) is a highly curable skin cancer of melanocytes if diagnosed early. Unfortunately, its invasion into the deeper dermis increases the risk of it spreading to the lymph nodes ...
The ABCDEs of melanoma stand for Asymmetry, Border irregularity, Color variation, Diameter larger than a pencil eraser (1/4 inch), and Evolving in size, shape, or ...