Superficial spreading melanoma
An irregularly marginated and pigmented lesion on the cheek - a superficial spreading malignant melanoma
Keywords: 84 years, Breslow depth 1.2mm, Asymmetric patch, Cheek, Clinical image, Face, Female, Histopathology-confirmed, Irregular structure, Melanoma of skin, Pink background, Ugly duckling
What is superficial spreading melanoma?
Superficial spreading melanoma is the most common type of melanoma, a potentially serious skin cancer that arises from melanocytes (pigment cells) along the basal layer of the epidermis.
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