title: Malignant melanoma--a new epidemic.
abstract: The incidence of cutaneous malignant melanoma is rising steadily. Guidelines for early recognition and treatment as well as prevention of this potentially fatal disorder are outlined.
authors.affiliation: Department of Pediatrics, University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center, Oklahoma City.
authors.forename: H D
authors.initials: HD
authors.lastname: Riley
mesh_terms: D006801:Humans; D015994:Incidence; D008545:Melanoma / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000453:epidemiology*; D012878:Skin Neoplasms / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000453:epidemiology*; D014481:United States / Q000453:epidemiology