Melanoma
Melanoma is a malignant skin tumor that involves the skin cells that produce pigment (melanin). The risk of melanoma increases with age, but frequently effects young, otherwise healthy people. Melanoma is an aggressive type of cancer that can spread very rapidly.
Review Date: 09/15/2005
Reviewed By: A.D.A.M. Medical Illustration Team
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