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Tests Overview Articles

Melanoma
If you notice any suspicious skin markings, see your health care provider as soon as possible. The American Cancer Society recommends professional skin examinations every year for people older than 40, and every 3 years for people aged 20 - 40. Mo...
Source:ADAM
Date:February 5, 2008
Melanoma
Malignant melanoma is a type of cancer arising from the melanocyte cells of the skin. The melanocytes are cells in the skin that produce the pigment melanin. Malignant melanoma develops when the melanocytes no longer respond to normal control mech...
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Cancer
Malignant Melanoma
None of the clinical signs or symptoms discussed above are absolute indications that a patient has malignant melanoma. The actual diagnosis is accomplished by biopsy, a procedure that removes tissue to examine under a microscope. It is important t...
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Medicine
Malignant Melanoma
A person who has a suspicious-looking mole or area of skin should consult a doctor. In many cases, the person's primary care physician will make a referral to a doctor who specializes in skin diseases (a dermatologist). The dermatologist will care...
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Nursing and Allied Health

Specific Tests Articles

Physical examination
During a physical examination, a health care provider studies a patient's body to determine the presence or absence of physical problems. A typical physical examination includes: Inspection (looking at the body) Palpation (feeling the body with hands) Auscultation (listening to sounds) Percussion (producing sounds)
Source:ADAM
Date:January 22, 2007
Skin lesion biopsy
A skin lesion biopsy is the removal of a piece of skin to diagnose or rule out an illness.
Source:ADAM
Date:February 5, 2008
Skin Biopsy
A skin biopsy is a procedure in which a small piece of living skin is removed from the body for examination, usually under a microscope, to establish a precise diagnosis. Skin biopsies are usually brief, straightforward procedures performed by a skin specialist (dermatologist) or family physician.
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Medicine
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