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How does the Breslow system measure the depth of a malignant melanoma?
The Breslow system uses the absolute measurement of depth.
Why is the Clarke system used less frequently in determining the thickness of a malignant melanoma?
Though useful conceptually, the Clarke system is used less frequently because of the fact that skin is of different thickness in different regions of the body.
What factors create a predisposition to malignant melanoma?
Factors that create a predisposition to malignant melanoma include a family history of the disease, having fair skin that burns easily, a history of excessive sun exposure or sunburns, having numerous moles or atypical moles, and a weakened immune system. Additionally, individuals with a personal history of melanoma or other types of skin cancer are also at an increased risk.
What organ system does melanoma affect?
Melanoma is a cancer of the skin. And the skin is technically a part of the integumentary system.
What couseling may be appropriate for malignant melanoma patients?
For those with familial tendencies for malignant melanoma, genetic counseling may be appropriate. Psychological counseling may be appropriate for anyone having trouble coping with a potentially fatal disease.
Why is the Breslow system of measuring the thickness of malignant melanoma the preferred method?
It turns out that the Breslow measurement is more reproducible and thus more useful; therefore, for purposes here, depth of penetration by absolute measurement (Breslow) is used in local staging.
What is a Malignant tumor of the sympathetic nervous system?
neuroblastoma
Do Malignant brain tumors spread?
It is highly unusual for malignant brain tumors to spread beyond the central nervous system
What is the medical term meaning malignant tumor of the lymphatic system?
lymphoma
What can occur if the melanoma is being spread through the lymph system?
If the melanoma is spreading through the lymph system, some of the tumor may grow there, resulting in a nodule part way between the primary site and the original lymph node.
Malignant tumors are classified according to?
The TNM classification system is designed to classify malignant tumors
Are astrocytoma benign or malignant?
There is no any specific demarcation to say whether it is benign or malignant. We have WHO grading system which tells us that only cellular features of malignancy are present. But there is no metastasis so i would say that it is benign with malignant potential.
