Dermatology Flashcards

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What is the most significant prognostic factor for melanoma?

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Breslow depth (tumor depth measured in millimeters).

Other prognostic factors for melanoma besides Breslow depth:
- Ulceration
- Sentinel lymph node involvement
- Lymphovascular invasion
- Mitotic rate

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What are the clinical features of melanoma?

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Asymmetry.
Border irregularity.
Color variability.
Diameter >6 mm.
Evolution over time.

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