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Lentigo maligna melanoma
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Overview
Lentigo maligna melanoma (LMM) is a type of skin cancer that usually develops in older, fair-skinned adults. The average age of diagnosis is 65. LMM is thought to be caused by a history of sun exposure to the affected area. Treatment includes surgery to remove as much of the LMM as possible.[1]
References
- Smalberger GJ, Siegel DM, Khachemoune A. Lentigo maligna. Dermatologic Therapy. 2008. http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/19076621. Accessed November 22, 2012.
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