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. 2024 Apr;70(4):254-257.
doi: 10.46747/cfp.7004254.

Melanoma crash course

Rosalind Ashton  1 , Anna N Wilkinson  2
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Melanoma crash course

Rosalind Ashton et al. Can Fam Physician. 2024 Apr.
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Figure 1.
Example of a melanoma in situ: A) patient with a background of substantial sun damage had a mole with unusual features upon first presentation (black dots, asymmetry): The patient declined biopsy at the first appointment, so the dermatologist elected for surveillance. B) At a reassessment 12 months later, regression of pigment in the centre was noted: The macule was biopsied and the patient was later diagnosed with melanoma in situ.
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