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Melanoma of the Head and Neck Content for top part of page to be delivered by Dr. Kelley. Suggestions for useful outside links added at the bottom by Gisela. See new navigation for the head and neck information section at the right. Cutaneous malignant melanoma of the head and neck constitutes a unity of melanomas with several characteristics differing from melanoma of other anatomic sites. In the head and neck region, an area subject to more chronic sun exposure than other skin surfaces, melanoma has in some respects a different biological behaviour. Age at diagnosis is higher, the distribution of histogenetic types of melanoma is different and the incidence of melanoma in the face is extraordinarily high. Early symptoms of melanoma xxxxxxxx How melanoma is diagnosed in the head and neck region xxxxxxx Skin Self-Exam Treatment for melanoma xxxxxx Additional information from related Websites Melanoma Skin Cancer Resource Center Featured by the American Cancer Society Skin Cancer / Melanoma What is it? Epidemiology, Risk factors, Diagnosis (with images), Prevention and Therapy by COHIS, Boston University Medical Center. Signs and Symptoms of Melanoma Information page of the University of Kentucky. Melanoma Notes By the National Cancer Institute. Skin and Sun Guide Featured by the American Cancer Society. Take the SUN QUIZZ to check how much you know... The Skin Cancer Foundation Information about Basal Cell Carcinoma, Squamous Cell Carcinoma, Melanoma and sun safety. Melanoma-Net An education program by the American Society of Dermatology Back	Information about Head & Neck diseases What is Head and Neck Cancer? Skin Ear/Temporal Bone Skull Base Lip and Oral Cavity Pharynx: nasopharynx Pharynx: oropharynx Pharynx: hypopharynx Larynx Paranasal sinus Salivary Gland Thyroid Gland Parathyroid Gland Cervical esophagus Neck/Associated Structures Malignant melanoma For Temple's Patients: Outpatient Department Appointments Office Hours Surgical Services Special Services What new patients should know! How to find us ...

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