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<< previous page 1 next page>> written by Juliet Cohen Acral lentiginous melanoma also known as also known as subungual melanoma, is a kind of skin melanoma. Acral lentiginous melanoma is seen on the palms, soles and under the nails. This is the most common type of malignant melanoma in asians, african and north american blacks, but is relatively infrequent in Caucasians. written by Corwin Brown
Melanoma, a pigmented skin tumor that is quite serious and may be life-threatening. Melanoma is a cancerous (malignant) tumor that begins in the melanocytes. Melanocytes are the cells that produce the skin coloring or protective pigment called melanin. written by Corwin Brown Melanoma is the deadliest form of skin cancer. A look into what melanoma looks like, the symptoms, treatment options and photographs of the disease. written by peter hutch Melanoma is the most dangerous type of skin cancer. It involves the cells that produce the skin pigment melanin. Melanin is responsible for skin and hair color. Melanoma can also involve the colored part of the eye. (See also skin cancer and melanoma of the eye.) << previous page 1 next page>> |