PATHOLOGY

Detailed explanation-1: -Melanoma is a cancer that begins in the melanocytes. Other names for this cancer include malignant melanoma and cutaneous melanoma. Most melanoma cells still make melanin, so melanoma tumors are usually brown or black.

Detailed explanation-2: -Melanoma is the most dangerous type of skin cancer. A melanoma may appear as a new spot or as a change in the appearance of an existing mole or freckle. Melanoma treatment depends on whether the cancer has spread to other areas of the body.

Detailed explanation-3: -Melanoma is not as common as basal cell or squamous cell carcinomas but is the most dangerous form of skin cancer. If left untreated or caught in a late-stage, melanomas are more likely to spread to organs beyond the skin, making them difficult to treat and potentially life-limiting.