Pocket Guide to Malignant Melanoma

Download or read book Pocket Guide to Malignant Melanoma written by John Buchan and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2008-04-15 with total page 64 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The ability to diagnose melanomas and ensure that they are properly and swiftly treated can save lives. The latter part of this century has witnessed a rise in the incidence of this life-threatening form of skin cancer, which is linked to sun exposure. Public health campaigns have begun to raise awareness of the problem and people are now seeking medical advice about pigmented lesions. The reader is guided through the diagnosis and differential diagnosis with the aid of full color photographs, and there is a guide to interpreting the pathology report.