lentigo maligna melanoma

Your pathology report for lentigo maligna melanoma

Lentigo maligna melanoma is a type of skin cancer that develops in areas of skin with significant sun damage, such as the face, neck, or arms. It begins as a non-invasive form of skin cancer called lentigo maligna, which is confined to the top layer of skin (the epidermis). Over time, lentigo maligna may progress …
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Invasive Melanoma of the Skin: Understanding Your Pathology Report

Invasive melanoma is a type of skin cancer that starts from melanocytes, the cells that produce the pigment melanin. Melanocytes are normally found in the deepest part of the epidermis (the outer layer of the skin). When melanoma first develops, the abnormal melanocytes remain confined to the epidermis — a stage called melanoma in situ. …
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