Pseudomelanoma
Pseudomelanoma
Pseudomelanoma (pronounced: soo-doh-meh-luh-noh-muh) is a term used in the medical field to describe a condition that mimics the characteristics of a melanoma, but is not a true melanoma.
Etymology
The term "Pseudomelanoma" is derived from the Greek word "pseudo", meaning false, and "melanoma", a type of skin cancer.
Definition
Pseudomelanoma is a benign condition that can be mistaken for melanoma due to its similar appearance. It is often used to describe lesions that have been misdiagnosed as melanoma, but are later found to be benign upon further examination or biopsy.
Related Terms
- Melanoma: A type of skin cancer that develops from the pigment-producing cells known as melanocytes.
- Benign: A term used to describe a condition that is not harmful in effect.
- Lesion: Any damage or abnormal change in the tissue of an organism, usually caused by disease or trauma.
- Biopsy: A medical test commonly performed by a surgeon, interventional radiologist, or an interventional cardiologist involving extraction of sample cells or tissues for examination to determine the presence or extent of a disease.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Pseudomelanoma
- Wikipedia's article - Pseudomelanoma
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