Medical Mnemonics: Recognizing Features of Melanoma
Medical mnemonic for the recognizing features of Melanoma It is important to recognize the moles and growths that might cancerous early in the process. A mole exhibiting the following ABCDE features should be at least suspected for Melanoma.
- A: Asymmetry – Asymmetric moles are particularly suspicious
- B: Border – Irregular borders are more likely to be cancerous
- C: Color – Different colors within a mole are suspicious
- D: Diameter – Moles with a diameter > 6mm are especially suspicious
- E: Evolving – A mole that is enlarging or begins to feel itchy is another suspicious sign
- E: Elevated
- F: Firm to touch
- G: Growing progressively for more than a month