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what is amelanotic melanoma??

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    • November 10, 2011 at 6:45 pm
    Karolina
    Participant

      Hi,

      Does anyone can give me some more info about  amelanotic melanoma? 

       

      k.

      Hi,

      Does anyone can give me some more info about  amelanotic melanoma? 

       

      k.

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        • November 10, 2011 at 6:54 pm
        Janner
        Participant

          Melanin is what causes color – in skin and moles. Melanin is what protects us from UV damage which is why you tan when out in the sun.  It is also why people tend to be darker skinned in sunnier locations.  Melanin is expressed more in some ethnicities than others. Amelanotic just means without color.  In terms of treatment, etc., I know of nothing that is done differently for amelanotic lesions versus melanotic lesions.  Amelanotic lesions are typically harder to diagnose because of their lack of color.  Most lesions look harmless so they are often dismissed as nothing.  But once they are diagnosed, patients are treated the same regardless of melanoma type.  If you have a more specific question about amelanotic melanoma, please post again.

          Best wishes,

          Janner

          • November 10, 2011 at 6:54 pm
          Janner
          Participant

            Melanin is what causes color – in skin and moles. Melanin is what protects us from UV damage which is why you tan when out in the sun.  It is also why people tend to be darker skinned in sunnier locations.  Melanin is expressed more in some ethnicities than others. Amelanotic just means without color.  In terms of treatment, etc., I know of nothing that is done differently for amelanotic lesions versus melanotic lesions.  Amelanotic lesions are typically harder to diagnose because of their lack of color.  Most lesions look harmless so they are often dismissed as nothing.  But once they are diagnosed, patients are treated the same regardless of melanoma type.  If you have a more specific question about amelanotic melanoma, please post again.

            Best wishes,

            Janner

            • November 10, 2011 at 6:54 pm
            Janner
            Participant

              Melanin is what causes color – in skin and moles. Melanin is what protects us from UV damage which is why you tan when out in the sun.  It is also why people tend to be darker skinned in sunnier locations.  Melanin is expressed more in some ethnicities than others. Amelanotic just means without color.  In terms of treatment, etc., I know of nothing that is done differently for amelanotic lesions versus melanotic lesions.  Amelanotic lesions are typically harder to diagnose because of their lack of color.  Most lesions look harmless so they are often dismissed as nothing.  But once they are diagnosed, patients are treated the same regardless of melanoma type.  If you have a more specific question about amelanotic melanoma, please post again.

              Best wishes,

              Janner

              • November 10, 2011 at 7:00 pm
              MichaelFL
              Participant

                Put simply, melanomas that are lacking pigment are called amelanotic melanoma. Amelanotic literally means " without melanin " or pigment.

                Has it been determined that this Is what your friend has?

                  • November 10, 2011 at 7:10 pm
                  Karolina
                  Participant

                    no, it is not… they said it is Desmoplastic…. so now i am confused…. I will post new topic to find out what this Desmoplastic is…

                    • November 10, 2011 at 7:10 pm
                    Karolina
                    Participant

                      no, it is not… they said it is Desmoplastic…. so now i am confused…. I will post new topic to find out what this Desmoplastic is…

                      • November 10, 2011 at 7:10 pm
                      Karolina
                      Participant

                        no, it is not… they said it is Desmoplastic…. so now i am confused…. I will post new topic to find out what this Desmoplastic is…

                      • November 10, 2011 at 7:00 pm
                      MichaelFL
                      Participant

                        Put simply, melanomas that are lacking pigment are called amelanotic melanoma. Amelanotic literally means " without melanin " or pigment.

                        Has it been determined that this Is what your friend has?

                        • November 10, 2011 at 7:00 pm
                        MichaelFL
                        Participant

                          Put simply, melanomas that are lacking pigment are called amelanotic melanoma. Amelanotic literally means " without melanin " or pigment.

                          Has it been determined that this Is what your friend has?

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