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superficial spreading melanoma

MONDO:0020638

Also known as: SSM, cutaneous superficial spreading melanoma, pagetoid melanoma, superficial spreading cutaneous (skin) melanoma, superficial spreading malignant melanoma of skin

MONDO:
MONDO:0020638
Rare disease42 associated genes

Description

A type of melanoma that typically occurs in light-skinned individuals ranging in age from young adults to the elderly. Risk factors include extensive sun exposure during childhood, a family history of melanoma, and the presence of dysplastic nevi.

Associated genes

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External references

Sources: MONDO (CC BY 4.0), Open Targets (CC0), Orphanet (CC BY 4.0).

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