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Advanced melanoma

An advanced melanoma circled with pen and rule measurement.

Melanoma is a dangerous cancer. It occurs as a tumour of melanocytes, the pigment forming cells of the skin. It can be treated very successfully, if it is detected in the early stages. This is an advanced staged malignant melanoma.

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