Malignant Melanoma (Including Nails) Quiz
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Yukiko Ueda, MD (Dermatology)
Dr. Ueda graduated from the Niigata University School of Medicine and trained at the University of Tokyo Medical School. She is currently a clinical assistant professor at the Department of Dermatology, Jichi Medical University, and holds several posts in the dermatology departments at Kyoto Prefectural University of Medicine, Komagome Hospital, University of Tokyo, and the Medical Center of Japan Red Cross Society.
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Skin has moles or spots of different colors
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Dark skin
Sores or ulcers of the skin
There is a sore
Black, blue, or brown spots on the skin or elsewhere
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- Scars or marks from the rash/wound
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- Skin is blackened
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- Darker skin
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- There is darkened skin on the chin
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- Armpit skin is black
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Try Free Symptom QuizWhat is Malignant Melanoma (Including Nails)?
Malignant melanoma is type of skin cancer that develops in the skin cells that produce melanin (melanocytes), which is the pigment that gives skin its color. Malignant melanoma is most commonly found on the skin but can also be found in eyes, on fingernails, and on skin that does not get sun exposure (eg heels). It is diagnosed by biopsy. It may spread to lymph nodes or to other organs in the body quickly or in a delayed fashion.
Typical Symptoms of Malignant Melanoma (Including Nails)
- Black/blue/brown spots or moles, on the skin and lining of the mouth
- Dark spots on skin
- Taking steroids
- Skin hardening
- Sores or ulcers of the skin
- Change in nail color
- Change in nail shape
- Skin abnormality
Diagnostic Questions for Malignant Melanoma (Including Nails)
Your doctor may ask these questions to check for this disease:
- Are there black, blue, or brown spots on your skin? (Including moles)
- Do you have darkened skin?
- Are you currently taking steroids?
- Do you have skin hardening?
- Do you have skin sores?
Treatment of Malignant Melanoma (Including Nails)
Treatment depends on the size and stage of the cancer and overall health. Treatment for early-stage melanomas is primarily surgery to remove the melanoma entirely as well as a good sized "margin" of normal tissue around the cancer.. If it has spread deeply, adjacent lymph nodes may be removed as well. Based on tumor characteristics, size, and involvement of nodes, post-operative treatment options may also include immunotherapy, targeted therapies, radiation therapy, and chemotherapy.
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References
Melanoma: Types of Treatment - American Society of Clinical Oncology
https://www.cancer.net/cancer-types/melanoma/types-treatment#immunotherapyMelanoma - Cleveland Clinic
https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/14391-melanomaManaging Metastatic Melanoma in 2022: A Clinical Review
https://ascopubs.org/doi/10.1200/OP.21.00686
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Robin Schoenthaler, MD (Oncology)
Board certified radiation oncologist with over 30 years experience treating cancer patients. Senior physician advisor for expert medical options in adult oncology. Published award-winning essayist on medical and health issues and more.
Yukiko Ueda, MD (Dermatology)
Dr. Ueda graduated from the Niigata University School of Medicine and trained at the University of Tokyo Medical School. She is currently a clinical assistant professor at the Department of Dermatology, Jichi Medical University, and holds several posts in the dermatology departments at Kyoto Prefectural University of Medicine, Komagome Hospital, University of Tokyo, and the Medical Center of Japan Red Cross Society.
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