A 38-year-old man is referred for evaluation of a 1.5-cm, tender, nonhealing lesion located on the back of his head. The lesion was misdiagnosed in the ED as an abscess; when lanced, ED clinicians discovered a solid mass. What is the best diagnosis for this case?
A 74-year-old man is referred for evaluation of a growth on his back, which was first noted approximately 3 months ago. What is the best diagnosis for this lesion?
The myeloid index score captures the prognostic value of blood myeloid cells and may be used in the management of patients with melanoma.
A structured surveillance program for high-risk melanoma patients can be scaled and successfully replicated even in a primary care skin cancer clinic.
A team of international researchers sought to confirm a “dual pathway hypothesis” for the development of melanoma.
Patients may neglect their skin health when the weather gets cold, but they remain at risk of damaging their skin and developing cancer in the winter, too. What winter-specific risk factors can clinicians discuss with patients?
A 37-year-old woman seeks treatment for keratosis pilaris on her arms and shoulders when a clinician discovers a deeply pigmented lesion on her upper back.
Among people with skin of color, ultraviolet light exposure may not be an important risk factor for melanoma.
New tools examine the rate of mutation accumulation in melanoma, and the effect of sex and age on tumor development.
Right-sided flank pain has been present for several months and occurs when standing, bending, and lifting—pain only improves when laying down.
