Melanoma

Therapeutic area
Oncology
Rare disease
Yes

Definition
A malignant, usually aggressive tumor composed of atypical, neoplastic melanocytes. Most often, melanomas arise in the skin (cutaneous melanomas) and include the following histologic subtypes: superficial spreading melanoma, nodular melanoma, acral lentiginous melanoma, and lentigo maligna melanoma. Cutaneous melanomas may arise from acquired or congenital melanocytic or dysplastic nevi. Melanomas may also arise in other anatomic sites including the gastrointestinal system, eye, urinary tract, and reproductive system. Melanomas frequently metastasize to lymph nodes, liver, lungs, and brain.
Genetic basis
No
Non-human condition
No
Rare disease
Yes
Listing at source
Listed
Condition name
Melanoma
Therapeutic area
Oncology

  • melanoma
  • malignant melanoma
  • melanoma
  • melanoma (disease)
  • melanoma, malignant

Disease mechanisms
  • Developmental
All therapeutic areas
  • Oncology
Severity
Severe

MONDO ID
Parent condition
MONDO:0021143

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