Mucosal melanoma

Mucosal melanoma is a rare condition characterized by a melanoma of the mucous membranes.[1]:696[2]

Mucosal Melanoma
Pronunciation
  • \ myü-​ˈkō-zəl, \ ˌme-lə-ˈnō-mə
SpecialtyOncology, pathology, dermatology, gynecology, gastroenterology
Symptomsmalaise, fatigue, bleeding, diarrhea, constipation, nose bleeds, skin discoloration, itching, discharge, ulcers, anosmia, hyposmia, skin irritation, canker sores, bloody stools, bloody urine, gum disease, rosacea
Complicationsdistant and/or microscopic metastasis
Typesmucosal melanoma of the head and neck, vulvar melanoma, vaginal melanoma, anorectal melanoma
Causessmoking, carcinogens, genetics, chemicals, CID, HIV
Diagnostic methodbiopsy, colonoscopy
Treatmentradiation, chemotherapy, surgery


See also

References
  1. James, William D.; Berger, Timothy G.; et al. (2006). Andrews' Diseases of the Skin: Clinical Dermatology. Saunders Elsevier. ISBN 978-0-7216-2921-6.
  2. Rapini, Ronald P.; Bolognia, Jean L.; Jorizzo, Joseph L. (2007). Dermatology: 2-Volume Set. St. Louis: Mosby. ISBN 978-1-4160-2999-1.








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