Melanoma

GPTKB entity

Statements (54)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf gptkb:cancer
gptkb:disease
gptkbp:affects gptkb:skin
eye
mucous membranes
gptkbp:canMetastasizeTo brain
lungs
liver
lymph nodes
gptkbp:commonIn adults
gptkbp:diagnosedBy biopsy
imaging tests
dermatological examination
gptkbp:firstDescribed 1806
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Melanoma
gptkbp:ICD-10_code gptkb:C43
gptkbp:incidence increasing worldwide
gptkbp:mortalityRate high if advanced
gptkbp:namedAfter melanin
gptkbp:originatedIn gptkb:melanocytes
gptkbp:prevention sun protection
avoiding tanning beds
regular skin checks
gptkbp:prognosis depends on stage
better if detected early
gptkbp:rareIn children
gptkbp:riskFactor family history
radiation therapy
immunosuppression
fair skin
multiple moles
gptkbp:specialty oncology
dermatology
gptkbp:subspecies gptkb:acral_lentiginous_melanoma
gptkb:lentigo_maligna_melanoma
gptkb:nodular_melanoma
gptkb:superficial_spreading_melanoma
gptkbp:symbol black ribbon
gptkbp:symptom bleeding
itching
asymmetrical mole
changing mole
irregular border
large diameter mole
new mole
variation in color
gptkbp:treatment surgery
radiation therapy
chemotherapy
immunotherapy
targeted therapy
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:P01111_(NRAS)
gptkb:Tanning_Beds
gptkbp:bfsLayer 6