Lentigo Maligna Melanoma

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Retrieved

2022-04-26

Source

Gard

Trials

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Genes

BRAF, NRAS, TP53, CCND1, MC1R, MTAP, VAMAS6

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Lentigo maligna melanoma (LMM) is a type of skin cancer that usually develops in older, fair-skinned adults. The average age of diagnosis is 65. LMM is thought to be caused by a history of sun exposure to the affected area. Treatment includes surgery to remove as much of the LMM as possible.