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When can in-transit metastasis occur in malignant melanoma?
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These in-transit metastasis are seen both at the time of original presentation or later after primary treatment has been rendered, the latter being a type of recurrence.
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What kind of metastasis can occur regionally in malignant melanoma?
There is also a special type of metastasis that can occur regionally with malignant melanoma; it is known as an in-transit metastasis.
Why metastasis does not occur in spleen and muscle?
Due to absense of lymph in spleen it is not affected by malignant cancer
When do bleeding and sensory changes occur in malignant melanoma?
Bleeding and sensory changes are relatively late symptoms.
How many patients have disabling edema following malignant melanoma surgery?
Though it does not occur in all patients (5% to 20%, depending on the extremity and extent of the dissection), it can be a disabling symptom.
What is metatasis?
It is when cancer cells break away from a tumour and enter the bloodstream and settle elsewhere in the body. Its not good at all. It is vital that malignant tumours are discovered quickly befor metastasis can occur.
How does metastasis occur?
Metastasis can occur during any type of cancer. It can happen early on or not at all. It is the spread of cancer through different organs.
Is a malignant tumor that occur in epithelial tissue?
A carcinoma is a malignant tumor that occurs in epithelial tissue.
Is melanoma always caused by sun exposure?
No. Melanoma can occur in people who have always avoided excessive sun exposure, just as lung cancer can occur in people who have never smoked, and never lived with a smoker. But the rate of melanoma is much higher in people who have been "sun worshipers" all their lives.
How does melanoma occur?
UVA rays penetrate the skin more deeply and can cause melanoma in susceptible people. UVB rays, which don't penetrate as deeply, cause sunburn and wrinkling.
How may malignant skin tumors occur?
Malignant skin tumors may occur in strange, asymmetrical shapes. The tumor may have long finger-like projections that extend across the skin (laterally) or down into the skin.
Does pheochromocytoma occur at anatomic sites other than the adrenal gland?
This is one of several questions from this week's case study that have been posted on wikianswers. These questions are to be answered independently or with a group of peers by searching relevant scientific literature.
What is the difference between nonmelanoma and melanoma?
Melanoma is a type of skin cancer that grows from pigment cells. They often occur in moles or other parts of the skin. Nonmelanoma comes from any portions of the skin except pigment cells.
