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)
Note générale sur le champ d'application :
coordinate with precoordinated organ/neoplasm term; MELANOMA, EXPERIMENTAL is also
available
Point d'accès autorisé parallèle
Melanoma
Autres identifiants
Identifiant MeSH : mesD008545
Utilisation dans FMeSH
Qualificatifs autorisés : DI / PS / IM / MI / DG / PP / RH / SC / EN / ET / MO / EP
/ BL / CF / CI / CN / DH / DT / TH / CH / PX / UR / VI / VE / HI / BS / CL / CO /
EC / EM / GE / NU / RT / SU / EH / PC / PA / UL / ME