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What causes a melanoma to start out as nodular as opposed to superficial? i know one is radial and one is vertical.want to know why they start difft.

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Unclear!: The answer to your question is unknown. It is simply one variation of melanoma, there are many others>

Answered 7/21/2014

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Dr. Travis Kidner answered

Specializes in Surgical Oncology

In the genes: The growth pattern of melanomas depends on the genetic mutation that lead to its development. Some mutations lead to a more aggressive form of melanoma.

Dr Raff agreed

Answered 9/23/2014

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Melanoma has an overall cure rate of around 80-90%. Superficial and lentigo are in the high 90's. What is Nodular overall?

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Acetal melanoma is not related to sun, superficial is related to sunburns, lentigo is to chronic sun exposure, what is nodular related to?

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