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Desmoplastic melanoma
A rare type of malignant melanoma in which the typical melanotic pigmentation may be absent. It often occurs on the head or neck. Microscopically, the tumor cells are spindle-shaped. Local recurrences after surgical excision are common, as are metastases, especially to the lungs.
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Melanoleukoderma colli
Mottled skin of the neck sometimes seen in syphilis.
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Melanogen
A colorless substance that can be converted into melanin. The precursor substance involved in the creation of melanin.
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Melanoepithelioma
A malignant epithelioma containing melanin.
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Melanodermatitis
Dermatitis in which an excess of melanin is deposited in the involved area.
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Melanocytoma
A rare pigmented benign tumor of the optic disk.
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Melanoblastoma
A tumor containing melanin.
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Melanoblast
A cell originating from the neural crest that differentiates into a melanocyte.
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Melanoameloblastoma
Melanotic neuroectodermal tumor.
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Melaniferous
Containing melanin or some other black pigment.
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