Cutaneous manifestations associated with melanoma

Melanoma is a malignancy most commonly arising from the skin; therefore, primary melanoma characteristics are usually the first cutaneous manifestations of melanoma. Cutaneous metastases, which can occur locally or diffusely, are important to detect in a timely manner as treatments for advanced melanoma that impact survival are now available. Melanoma can be associated with local or diffuse pigmentation changes, including depigmentation associated with the leukodermas and hyperpigmentation associated with diffuse melanosis cutis.

Source: Seminars in Oncology - February 21, 2016 Category: Cancer & Oncology Authors: Ritva Vyas, Jacqueline Selph, Meg R. Gerstenblith Source Type: research