Malignant Melanoma On Lower Leg
by James Stevenson/science Photo Library
Title
Malignant Melanoma On Lower Leg
Artist
James Stevenson/science Photo Library
Medium
Photograph - Photograph
Description
A malignant melanoma affecting the lower part of a leg. Melanomas are highly malignant tumours of the melanocytes, cells which produce a dark-brown to black pigment called melanin. Melanin occurs in the skin, hair, iris and choroid layer of the eyes. In the skin it is contained within special cells called chromatophores, which are found in the dermis. Melanomas usually occur in the skin, but are also found in the eye and muscous membranes. Such tumours may or may not contain the melanin pigment. Spread of this type of cancer to other parts of the body, particularly to the lymph nodes and liver, is common.
Uploaded
February 21st, 2021
Embed
Share
Comments
There are no comments for Malignant Melanoma On Lower Leg. Click here to post the first comment.