Amelanotic melanoma

Amelanotic melanoma

Amelanotic melanoma is a type of skin cancer in which the cells do not make melanin. Skin lesions are often irregular and may be pink, red, or have light brown, tan, or gray at the edges.

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* [http://www.cancer.gov/Templates/db_alpha.aspx?CdrID=44526 Amelanotic melanoma] entry in the public domain NCI Dictionary of Cancer Terms


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