Acral Lentigous Melanoma

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Acral lentiginous melanoma is a kind of skin melanoma. It is also known as subungual melanoma. It is seen on the palms, soles and under the nails. This is the most common form of melanoma in Asians and Blacks. The average age at diagnosis is between sixty and seventy years. It also occurs in Caucasians and in young people. ...read more from Wikipedia

Top Resources on Acral Lentigous Melanoma

DermIS: Acrolentiginous Melanoma (ALM)
SkinCancerNet: Acral Lentiginous Melanoma
DermatologyChannel: Melanoma Types
Bio Sculpture NZ Ltd.: Acral Lentiginous Melanoma (ALM) - What Is This Melanoma?
Blogsome: Facts About Melanoma You Should Know (Aug. 24, 2007)
DermNet NZ: Melanoma | Acral Lentiginous Melanoma Images
WrongDiagnosis: Introduction: Acral Lentiginous Melanoma
BWeems: Acral Lentigous Melanoma With Minimal Deviant Invasive Component

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Last update: Jul. 30, 2008

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