Melanoma

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  Melanoma of the Foot (Late Stage)

  Melanoma of the foot at an advanced stage.

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  Melanoma on the Eyelid

  This is a relatively rare tumor, making up less than 1% of eyelid cancers. It typically appears as a pigmented thickening of the eyelid or extension of pigment from the conjunctiva. Ocular melanoma may be more common in people who have atypical mole syndrome.

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  Melanoma in the Loin

  This is an image of melanoma in the loin. The loin is in close proximity to the back, and melanoma of the back is the most common form of melanoma in men.

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  Melanoma on the Arm

  This image is of a dark, pigmented malignant melanoma of the arm.

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  Melanoma Skin Cells

  Light micrograph of melanoma skin cells with melanoblasts.

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  Melanoma of the Foot (Early Stage)

  Melanoma can develop even in areas that receive little sun exposure, such as the feet and ankles. The three most common areas for foot melanoma are the soles, between the toes, and around or under the toenails. Melanoma of the foot or ankle often goes unnoticed during its earliest stage and is frequently diagnosed at an advanced stage, which goes along with a higher mortality rate.

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  Melanoma of the Neck

  Approximately 10% to 20% of all cutaneous melanomas arise in the head and neck region. Melanoma of the neck accounts for 29% of cancers in the head and neck region, and melanoma of the scalp makes up 14% of cancers in that area.