Pathophysiology reference isbn 978 0 323 41442 5 answer 4 questions about a patient presenting with malignant melanoma
Please use this book, ISBN 978-0-323-41442, to add a few in text citations and reference at the bottom. This is for an intro Pathophysiology course.
Mr. J, age 42, is a construction worker in Las Vegas. He recently noticed that a mole on his face seemed to be getting larger and darker. At first he did not worry because he was in the sun a lot and assumed the change may have been caused by sunburn. After a month, not only was the mole larger and darker, but it appeared to be bumpy. His doctor diagnosed a malignant melanoma skin cancer following biopsy of the nevus. Mr. J reports pain in his right shin that does not go away when he puts his feet up or sleeps.
- Relate Mr. J's skin changes to the warning signs for malignant melanoma. (See Malignant Melanoma.)
- Discuss the normal progression of this malignancy. What is the significance of the bone pain that Mr. J is experiencing? (See Malignant Melanoma.)
- Discuss the treatment available for this patient and the prognosis for recovery. (See Malignant Melanoma.)
- Discuss ABCD classification for Malignant Melanoma and relate it to patient symptoms
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