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Melanoma Flashcards

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What is the role of melanocytes

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Producing pigment

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How fast does a melanoma grow

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Changes can be seen over weeks -months, moderate speed of growth

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Early signs of melanoma

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Pigmented macular lesion

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Later signs of melanoma

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Spread outwards with nodular appearance and possible ulceration or amelanotic

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ABCDE of melanoma

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Asymmetry, Border (irregular), Colour (multiple), Diameter (>7mm), evolution over time

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Prognostic factors for melanoma

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Thickness at excision and mitotic rate

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