Oncologist-mammologist Danail Nazliev told how to distinguish melanoma from benign neoplasms.
Melanoma is a malignant neoplasm formed from pigment cells of the skin and mucous membranes. Doctors advise to pay attention to moles, and if they change, do not delay and go to the reception. Over the past 50 years, an increase in the incidence has been noted.
Symptoms of melanoma:
- Asymmetric shape and indistinct edges;
- Small hemorrhages;
- Rapid horizontal growth;
- Appearance of visible thickening (nodules) on the surface;
- Uneven color: different areas of melanoma may be black, dark brown or gray;
- Redness of the skin around the mole;
It is important to be able to distinguish between benign and malignant neoplasms, Nazliev noted.
– At home, it can be difficult to distinguish melanoma from benign neoplasms. To be on the safe side, it's important to see a doctor if you have a mole that is changing, growing, itching, bleeding, or irregular in shape or color. The doctor can decide whether it needs to be removed or observation is enough, — he noted in his telegram channel.
The doctor will look for signs that may indicate melanoma. If any of these are present, he may recommend a biopsy to determine if the mole is malignant or benign.
—The good news is that if melanoma is found early, treatment can be very effective. , — emphasized the oncologist.
Moles are located all over the body. They have a color from pale brown to dark brown, the color is uniform over the entire surface. Melanoma, as a rule, is always black, unevenly colored and in places the color is more pronounced.
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