4. Malignant Melanoma & ABCDE Rules

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What is the most deadly type of skin cancer?

Malignant melanoma

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Where does malignant melanoma begin?

Melanocytes

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Can malignant melanoma metastasize?

Extremely likely to metastasize

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What are the ABCDE rules of malignant melanoma?

  1. Asymmetry, 2. Border irregularity, 3. Color, 4. Diameter, 5. Evolving
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What does the A stand for in the ABCDE rule of melanoma?

Asymmetry

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What does the B stand for in the ABCDE rule of melanoma?

Border irregularity

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What does the C stand for in the ABCDE rule of melanoma?

Color

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What does the D stand for in the ABCDE rule of melanoma?

Diameter

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What does the E stand for in the ABCDE rule of melanoma?

Evolving