Malig Melanoma Flashcards

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RF

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UV exposure (especially in kids), type 1 skin, Fam hx, sunbeds,

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Presentation

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Fast growing irregular mole, takes few months.
Asymmetric, poorly defined edges, variable pigmentation
Lymphadenopathy and hepatosplenomegs.
Diameter must be more than 6mm

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Investigation

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Excisional biopsy (Maybe WLE), sentinel lymph biopsy
As excision is wide, skin graft needed.
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