Most common type of melanoma
Superficial spreading melanoma (SSM) This is the most common presentation (70%), usually arising in a pre-existent naevus after several years of slow change, followed by rapid growth in the preceding months before presentation.Ref: Bailey and Love, 27e, page: 609
Nodular melanoma
Superficial spreading melanoma
Lentigo maligna melanoma
Acral lentigious melanoma
General surgery