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(... MEH-luh-NOH-muh)
| Abnormal melanocytes (cells that make melanin, the pigment that gives skin its color) are found in the epidermis (outer layer of the skin). These abnormal melanocytes may become cancer and spread into nearby normal tissue. Also called melanoma in situ. |
Previous Definitions: | stage 0 hypopharyngeal carcinoma in situ, stage 0 laryngeal carcinoma in situ, stage 0 lip and oral cavity carcinoma in situ, stage 0 maxillary sinus carcinoma in situ, stage 0 medullary thyroid carcinoma in situ | Next Definitions: | stage 0 nasal cavity and ethmoid sinus carcinoma in situ, stage 0 nasopharyngeal carcinoma in situ, stage 0 non-small cell lung carcinoma in situ, stage 0 nonmelanoma skin carcinoma in situ, stage 0 oropharyngeal carcinoma in situ |
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