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Skin cancer - malignant melanoma

Skin cancer - malignant melanoma

Overview

Malignant melanoma. The incidence of this form of skin cancer is increasing faster than that of any other form of cancer.

Review Date 2/15/2024

Updated by: Elika Hoss, MD, Assistant Professor of Dermatology, Mayo Clinic, Scottsdale, AZ. Also reviewed by David C. Dugdale, MD, Medical Director, Brenda Conaway, Editorial Director, and the A.D.A.M. Editorial team.