Risk factor for melanoma are all of the following EXCEPT: March 2013
Ans. B i.e. Black people Melanoma is commoner in fair complexion Malignant melanoma/ MM Mode of spread of MM: Lymphatic channels or hematogenous Cutaneous melanoma arises from: Epidermal melanocytes MC site involved in lentigo maligna (least common): Face MC type of MM: Superficial spreading Most malignant type of MM: Noduar melanoma
Exposure to UV radiation
Black people
First degree relative with melanoma
Multiple or dysplastic naevi