Skin Cancer, Melanoma Stage IIA
Title: | Skin Cancer, Melanoma Stage IIA |
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Description: |
Two-panel drawing of stage IIA melanoma; the panel on the left shows a tumor that is more than 1 but not more than 2 millimeters thick, with ulceration (a break in the skin). The panel on the right shows a tumor that is more than 2 but not more than 4 millimeters thick, without ulceration. Also shown are the epidermis (outer layer of the skin), the dermis (inner layer of the skin), and the subcutaneous tissue below the dermis. Stage IIA melanoma. The tumor is more than 1 but not more than 2 millimeters thick, with ulceration (a break in the skin); OR it is more than 2 but not more than 4 millimeters thick, without ulceration. Skin thickness is different on different parts of the body. |
Topics/Categories: |
Anatomy -- Skin Cancer Types -- Melanoma Cells or Tissue -- Abnormal Cells or Tissue Cells or Tissue -- Normal Cells or Tissue Staging |
Type: | Color, Medical Illustration (JPEG format) |
Source: | National Cancer Institute |
Creator: | Terese Winslow (Illustrator) |
AV Number: | CDR579056 |
Date Created: | May 13, 2019 |
Date Added: | November 18, 2008 |
Reuse Restrictions: |
Yes - This image is copyright protected. Any use of this image is subject to prevailing copyright laws. U.S. Government has reuse rights. Please contact the rights holder of this image for permission requests.
Rights holder: Terese Winslow Email: terese@teresewinslow.com |