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Malignant melanoma
Is that Brown Spot a Melanoma?
Malignant melanoma is a cancerous skin
tumor arising in a pigmented area of skin, eye, or the central
nervous system. The incidence of melanoma has risen 812% over the
past five decades.
Among skin cancers, melanoma has the highest potential for
invasion and metastasis (spread). It can spread so rapidly that
it can be fatal within months of diagnosis. Melanomas usually
look more like moles than liver spots. How do you know if your
“liver spot” is benign or if it is a melanoma? Here are
the
A-B-C’s of Diagnosis:
A:
asymmetry
B:
borders that are irregular
C:
colors that are varied (brown, black, blue, red, purple)
D:
diameter greater than 1/4 inch
OR A smaller ulceration that continues to flake and does
not heal
If you have any question about a “brown spot” on your skin,
see a doctor for diagnosis. When treated early, melanomas are
completely curable.
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