Malignant Melanoma

Cancer of the melanocytes in skin
UV exposure significant risk factor- presents in sun exposed areas
Concerning features for melanoma > mole: larger > 6mm, irregular colour/ border/ shape/ texture, rapidly changing
Prognostic feature: "Breslow thickness"- depth of melanoma
Can be fatal through metastasis, requires excision

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