Cancer · UKMLA & AKT

Malignant melanoma

A free high-yield preview for the UKMLA Applied Knowledge Test. Below are the key points to recognise malignant melanoma — the full SA Note notes add investigations, management, complications and 10 practice questions.

Key high-yield points

  • Fitzpatrick skin type I/II (fair skin)
  • UV exposure - intermittent intense sun exposure, sunbed use
  • Multiple melanocytic naevi / atypical naevi
  • Personal or family history of melanoma; CDKN2A mutation

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