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Melanoma is the most serious type of skin cancer because it grows so quickly. When it spreads (metastasizes) to other parts of the body, it's called metastatic melanoma. It usually spreads first into nearby lymph nodes before going to the liver, lungs, bone, or brain, or to skin in another part of the body.
When melanoma spreads (metastasizes), the symptoms may be vague. They will likely depend on where the melanoma has spread in the body. Symptoms may include:
Current as of: March 1, 2023
Author: Healthwise StaffMedical Review: Kathleen Romito MD - Family MedicineAmy McMichael MD - Dermatology
Author: Healthwise Staff
Medical Review:Kathleen Romito MD - Family Medicine & Amy McMichael MD - Dermatology
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