Questions: Select all of the characteristics of malignant melanoma. Irregular border Asymmetry

Select all of the characteristics of malignant melanoma.
Irregular border
Asymmetry
Transcript text: Select all of the characteristics of malignant melanoma. Irregular border Asymmetry
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The characteristics of malignant melanoma include:

  • Irregular border
  • Asymmetry

Explanation:

  1. Diameter smaller than a pencil eraser: This is incorrect. Malignant melanomas often have a diameter larger than a pencil eraser (about 6mm).
  2. Uniform color: This is incorrect. Malignant melanomas typically have multiple colors or an uneven distribution of color.
  3. Irregular border: This is correct. Malignant melanomas often have irregular, notched, or scalloped borders.
  4. Asymmetry: This is correct. Malignant melanomas are often asymmetrical, meaning one half does not match the other half.

In summary, the correct characteristics of malignant melanoma are irregular border and asymmetry.

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