Lentigo maligna melanoma
Lentigo maligna melanoma
Definition
A 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.
Also known as lentigo maligna melanoma, malignant lentigo melanoma — per MONDO
Also identified as
Affected Organs
| Organ | Involvement | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Integumental system | Disease Has Associated Anatomic Site | NCIT · CC BY 4.0 |
| Skin of body | Disease Has Associated Anatomic Site | NCIT · CC BY 4.0 |
| Skin of body | Disease Has Primary Anatomic Site | NCIT · CC BY 4.0 |