A malignant neoplasm derived from cells that are capable of forming melanin, which may occur in the skin of any part of the body, in the eye, or, rarely, in the mucous membranes of the genitalia, anus, oral cavity, or other sites. It occurs mostly in adults and may originate de novo or from a pigmented nevus or malignant lentigo. Melanomas frequently metastasize widely, and the regional lymph nodes, liver, lungs, and brain are likely to be involved. The incidence of malignant skin melanomas is rising rapidly in all parts of the world. (Stedman, 25th ed; from Rook et al., Textbook of Dermatology, 4th ed, p2445)

Descriptor ID	D008545
MeSH Number(s)	C04.557.465.625.650.510 C04.557.580.625.650.510 C04.557.665.510
Concept/Terms	Melanoma Melanoma Melanomas Malignant Melanoma Malignant Melanomas Melanoma, Malignant Melanomas, Malignant

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