title: Differential diagnosis of malignant melanoma.
abstract: The incidence of malignant melanoma is rising. Early recognition and surgical treatment give the best chance for a cure. Since a variety of skin tumors and conditions may resemble melanoma, knowledge of the differential diagnosis and a systematic approach to the evaluation of a suspicious lesion are essential.
authors.affiliation: Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, Texas.
authors.forename: J K
authors.initials: JK
authors.lastname: Becker
authors.forename: L H
authors.initials: LH
authors.lastname: Goldberg
authors.forename: J A
authors.initials: JA
authors.lastname: Tschen
mesh_terms: D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008545:Melanoma / Q000175:diagnosis*; D009506:Nevus / Q000175:diagnosis; D012871:Skin Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis; D012878:Skin Neoplasms / Q000175:diagnosis*