melanoma in situ

Melanoma in situ (syn. melanotic precancerosis) is a preliminary stage of malignant melanoma. It is a multiplication of atypical melanocytes (cells responsible for the dark color) in the epidermis. The atypical cells have not yet broken through the basal membrane, i.e. the membrane between the epidermis and subcutis. Untreated, a malignant melanoma (malignant black skin … Melanoma in situ

Prognosis If the melanoma is removed completely and in time in situ, the chance of healing is almost 100%. If the melanoma has already developed, the chance of recovery in stage I of malignant degeneration is still over 90%. Summary Melanoma in situ is a preliminary stage of malignant melanoma. It probably develops due to … Prognosis | Melanoma in situ