title: Assessing malignant melanoma: a case study.
abstract: Good history and close physical examination with high index of suspicions allowed us to perform an excisional biopsy which was also adequate for the primary treatment of this superficial malignant melanoma. The diagnosis, management, and followup of melanoma have undergone many changes and updates over the past decade, prompting practitioners to keep abreast of updated techniques on newer guidelines in order to offer excellent quality care.
authors: Wellman Center for Photomedicine, Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, MA, USA.
authors: Amor
authors: A
authors: Khachemoune
authors: Eric
authors: E
authors: Ehrsam
mesh_terms: D000359:Aftercare; D001706:Biopsy; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008487:Medical History Taking; D008545:Melanoma / Q000145:classification / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000628:therapy; D008875:Middle Aged; D009367:Neoplasm Staging; D024802:Nurse's Role; D010348:Patient Care Team; D010353:Patient Education as Topic; D010808:Physical Examination; D012307:Risk Factors; D012878:Skin Neoplasms / Q000145:classification / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000628:therapy