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  1. Melanoma

    Acral Lentiginous Melanoma (ALM)

    2,298 words
  2. Pleural mesothelioma

    Malignant pleural mesothelioma

    A cancer of the pleural lining, not of the lung tissue itself. Most cases are linked to asbestos, often decades after exposure.

    2,606 words
  3. Central nervous system

    Medulloblastoma

    Medulloblastoma is the most common malignant brain tumour of children and starts in the cerebellum. This entry covers molecular groups, surgery, CSI, and chemotherapy.

    3,865 words
  4. Melanoma

    Melanoma

    2,733 words
  5. Central nervous system

    Meningioma

    Meningioma is a tumour of the meninges, usually benign and slow-growing. This entry covers incidental findings, WHO grade, and when to operate or watch.

    4,500 words
  6. Merkel cell

    Merkel cell carcinoma

    A rare, fast-growing skin cancer of neuroendocrine cells. It often appears as a painless red or purple nodule on sun-exposed skin of older adults.

    1,263 words
  7. Plasma-cell neoplasms

    Multiple myeloma

    Multiple myeloma is a plasma-cell malignancy of the bone marrow. This entry covers CRAB features, IMWG diagnosis, and modern drug combinations.

    4,203 words
  8. Cutaneous lymphomas

    Mycosis fungoides

    The most common cutaneous T-cell lymphoma. Despite the name, it is not a fungal infection. It often starts as patches that look like eczema or psoriasis.

    1,624 words
  9. Chronic myeloid & MDS

    MDS

    Myelodysplastic syndromes (MDS) are clonal marrow disorders with ineffective blood production. This entry covers risk scores, transfusions, and transplant.

    4,924 words