Superficial spreading melanoma
An ugly duckling pigmented lesion on the arm - a superficial spreading malignant melanoma
Keywords: 48 years, Arm, Asymmetric pigmented patch, Female, Histopathology-confirmed, Melanoma of skin, Multi-coloured macule, Superficial spreading melanoma 1.0mm, Ugly duckling, Upper posterior arm
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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