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The skin is the largest organ of the body. The skin and its derivatives (hair, nails, sweat and oil glands) make up the integumentary system. One of the main functions of the skin is protection. It protects the body from external factors such as bacteria, chemicals, and temperature.
Update Date:
02/19/2008
John E. Duldner, Jr., MD, MS, Assistant Professor of Emergency Medicine, Director of Research, Department of Emergency Medicine, Akron General Medical Center and Northeastern Ohio Universities College of Medicine. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network. Also reviewed by David Zieve, MD, MHA, Medical Director, A.D.A.M., Inc.
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Melanoma of the liver - MRI scan |
Skin cancer, malignant melanoma |
Skin cancer, raised multi-color melanoma |
Skin cancer, melanoma - flat, brown lesion |
Skin cancer, melanoma - raised, dark lesion |
Skin cancer, melanoma on the fingernail |
Skin cancer, close-up of lentigo maligna melanoma |
Skin cancer, close-up of level III melanoma |
Skin cancer, close-up of level IV melanoma |
Skin cancer, melanoma superficial spreading |
Melanoma - neck |
Malignant melanoma |
Sentinel node biopsy |
Sun protection |
Skin |
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