MELANOMA: DESMOPLASTIC TYPE

Course overview

Desmoplastic melanoma (DM) is an extremely rare variant of cutaneous (i.e., skin) melanoma, accounting for fewer than 4% of all melanomas. DM is characterized histologically as having poorly defined margins and consisting of spindle cells and bands of fibrosis. This continuing education module is designed to give the reader/learner an increased understanding of DM, including information on risk, clinical presentation, symptoms, and treatment, and to aid in caring for the patient with this diagnosis. Readers may explore any or all of the topics. One contact hour of continuing education credit is available for those who successfully complete the post-test and evaluation form.