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Which of the following is NOT a predisposing factor for Melanoma?
Which of the following is NOT a predisposing factor for Melanoma?
- Immunodeficiency
- Chronic exposure to sunlight (UVB)
- Regular use of sunscreen (correct)
- History of previous melanoma
From which of the following benign lesions can melanoma arise?
From which of the following benign lesions can melanoma arise?
- Junctional naevi (correct)
- Hutchinson’s freckle
- Xeroderma pigmentosa
- Familial Atypical Multiple Mole-Melanoma Syndrome (FAMMMS)
In which site does melanoma occur most frequently?
In which site does melanoma occur most frequently?
- Internal organs like arachnoid and iris of the eye
- Lower limbs (correct)
- Mucous membranes like anal canal and conjunctiva
- Nail fold and nail bed (subungual melanoma)
Which of the following conditions is characterized by the presence of large numbers of atypical moles (dysplastic nevi) and has a high risk of turning malignant?
Which of the following conditions is characterized by the presence of large numbers of atypical moles (dysplastic nevi) and has a high risk of turning malignant?
Which of the following sites is categorized as a special site for melanoma?
Which of the following sites is categorized as a special site for melanoma?
What is the hallmark for subungual melanoma?
What is the hallmark for subungual melanoma?
Which type of melanoma has the best prognosis due to invasive growth occurring late?
Which type of melanoma has the best prognosis due to invasive growth occurring late?
What is the commonest type of melanoma in dark-skinned people?
What is the commonest type of melanoma in dark-skinned people?
Which staging system detects the depth of penetration of the tumor?
Which staging system detects the depth of penetration of the tumor?
In which phase do nodular melanomas have a vertical growth from the onset?
In which phase do nodular melanomas have a vertical growth from the onset?
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