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Melanoma (Superficial Spreading) |
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Superficial spreading melanoma accounts for 2/3 of all melanomas. It usually manifests as a plaque with irregular, raised, indurated tan or brown areas, which often show red, white, black, and blue spots or small sometimes protuberant blue-black nodules.
Image provided by Thomas Habif, MD.