This occurs because it lacks melanin, the pigment that gives most melanomas their dark appearance.
How Is Amelanotic Melanoma Spotted?
Amelanotic melanoma tends to prompt a medical exam once it becomes symptomatic, Choi said.
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Amelanotic melanomas can occur anywhere on the body.
The Ugly Duckling Sign
The Ugly Duckling sign is another early recognition strategy aside from the ABCDEs.
The treatment of amelanotic melanoma is similar to that of pigmented melanoma.
Amelanotic melanomas are more difficult to spot, so pay attention to your body and dont ignore changing lesions.
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