Malignant Melanoma
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Malignant Melanoma Underlying Cause
Causes of malignant melanoma include:
Exposure to ultraviolet light
Exposure to sunlight
Exposure to chemicals
Exposure to radiation
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Malignant Melanoma Anatomy
Related Topics:
Basal cell carcinoma
Skin cancer
Skin lesion
Squamous cell carcinoma
Vulvar cancer
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Skin lesion
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Last Updated: Feb 21, 2007
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Malignant Melanoma References:
Brown TJ, Nelson BR. Malignant melanoma: a clinical review. Cutis. 1999 May;63(5):275-8, 281-4.
Ruiz-Maldonado R, Orozco-Covarrubias ML. Malignant melanoma in children. A review. Arch Dermatol. 1997 Mar;133(3):363-71.
Schuchter LM. Review of the 2001 AJCC staging system for cutaneous malignant melanoma. Curr Oncol Rep. 2001 Jul;3(4):332-7.
