Melanoma superficial extension (extensive superficial malignant melanoma or SSM = “Superficial Spreading Melanoma)
It represents 60% of melanomas.
It affects the young child in a skin exposed to sunlight (legs in women, chest and back in men). It is often confused with a benign pigmented naevus but some signs should worry:
* Transformation recent extension or noticed by the patient;
* Changing size, color, appearance, consistency, shape;
* Irregular edges;
* Polychromy of the lesion. [click to continue…]
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