Quali sono i segni ei sintomi del melanoma?
Quali sono i segni ei sintomi del melanoma?
Quali sono i sintomi del melanoma?
- Asimmetria: i nei sono simmetrici mentre il melanoma è asimmetrico.
- Bordi irregolari: i bordi di un neo sono regolari, quelli di un melanoma sono frastagliati.
- Colore disomogeneo: i nei hanno un colore unico ed uniforme, mentre il melanoma può avere più colori.
What is melanoma and how dangerous is it?
- Melanoma is a serious form of skin cancer that begins in cells known as melanocytes. While it is less common than basal cell carcinoma (BCC) and squamous cell carcinoma (SCC), melanoma is more dangerous because of its ability to spread to other organs more rapidly if it is not treated at an early stage.
What does melanoma look like on the skin?
- It starts as a Hutchinson’s freckle, or lentigo maligna, which looks like a stain on the skin. It usually grows slowly and is less dangerous than other types of melanoma. This is the rarest kind of melanoma. It appears on the palms of the hands, soles of the feet, or under the nails.
What is the pathophysiology of melanoma?
- Melanoma is a disease in which malignant (cancer) cells form in the skin cells called melanocytes (cells that color the skin). Melanocytes are found throughout the lower part of the epidermis. They make melanin, the pigment that gives skin its natural color.
What is nodular melanoma?
- Nodular melanoma is the second most common type of melanoma. It can be aggressive because it usually grows quickly. Its most common feature is a bump or node that rises above the skin’s surface and that is firm to the touch. Learn more about nodular melanoma.
