Melanoma
| Title: | Melanoma |
|---|---|
| Description: |
Superficial spreading melanoma arising from a dysplastic nevus. The 4-by-8-mm, pink-tan lesion with irregular borders at the upper left (arrow) is a dysplastic nevus. Arising from it is an invasive malignant melanoma, with its characteristic blue-black color, notched border, and distorted surface. The gray area at the lower left represents tumor regression. For additional resource, see the following web site:http://www.cancer.gov/cancertopics/wyntk/skin Used on: http://www.cancer.gov/types/skin/moles-fact-sheet |
| Topics/Categories: |
Anatomy -- Skin Cancer Types -- Melanoma Cancer Types -- Skin Cancer Cells or Tissue -- Abnormal Cells or Tissue |
| Type: | Color, Photo (JPEG format) |
| Source: | National Cancer Institute |
| Creator: | Unknown Photographer |
| AV Number: | AV-8500-3699 |
| Date Created: | 1985 |
| Date Added: | September 8, 2011 |
| Reuse Restrictions: | None - This image is in the public domain and can be freely reused. Please credit the source and, where possible, the creator listed above. |