Tumors of skin

Malignant melanoma

This is a rare tumor capable of metastasizing into distant organs. Such a case has been described where a large lesion occupied part of the skin, covering the spine with distant metastases in the liver, lungs and placenta (22). 

Hemangioma

Definition : A benign tumor consisting of a mass of blood vessels. 

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References :
22. Campbell, W.A., Storlazzi, E., Vintzileos, A.M. Fetal malignant melanoma: ultrasound presentation and review of the literature. Obstet Gynecol 1983; 70:43.

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