This melanoma on the neck is variously colored with a very darkly
pigmented area found centrally. It has irregular borders and
appears to be larger than 0.5 cm. Prognosis in melanoma is best
defined by its depth on resection.
Review Date: 08/12/2009
Reviewed By: Jonathan Kantor, MD, North Florida Dermatology Associates,
Jacksonville, FL. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.
Also reviewed by David Zieve, MD, MHA, Medical Director, A.D.A.M.,
Inc.
A.D.A.M., Inc. is accredited by URAC, also known as the American Accreditation HealthCare Commission (www.urac.org)
