Topic Overview

Melanoma

Melanoma is the most serious type of skin cancer. Most have a black or black-blue area. Learn the 'ABCDE' of what to watch for and treatment options.

Disease ConditionIntegumentary

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Definition

Melanoma is the most serious type of skin cancer. Most have a black or black-blue area. Learn the 'ABCDE' of what to watch for and treatment options.

Concept record

Canonical title: Melanoma
Alphabetical key: M
Category: Disease Condition
Content type: Topic Overview
Other names, clinical names and abbreviations: Skin cancer (melanoma)
Article status: Medical Encyclopedia Index Entry — full article under review.

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