The Rational Clinical Examination
David L. Simel, Drummond Rennie
Melanoma
John D. Whited, James M. Grichnik
Benign moles and melanoma arise from a cell normally present in the basal layer of the epidermis,...
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melanoma
Excerpt:
"Benign moles and melanoma arise from a cell normally present
in the basal layer of the epidermis, called a melanocyte. The melanocyte
produces melanin, which results in skin pigmentation. Alterations
in melanin production result in different pigmentary characteristics...."
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