invasive melanoma

Mucosal melanoma of the head and neck

Background: Mucosal melanoma is a type of cancer made up of abnormal melanocytes. In the head and neck, the tumour starts from a thin layer of tissue called mucosa, which covers the inside of the mouth (oral cavity), nose (nasal cavity), paranasal sinuses (maxillary sinus, ethmoid sinus, frontal sinus, and sphenoid sinus), and throat (pharynx …
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Invasive melanoma of the skin

Invasive melanoma is a type of skin cancer that begins in the melanocytes, the cells responsible for producing pigment in the skin. Unlike some other forms of skin cancer, invasive melanoma can grow deeper into the skin and spread to other parts of the body if not treated early. It is the most serious form …
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