malignantlooking
Malignantlooking is a term used in the field of dermatology to describe skin lesions that appear to be cancerous or precancerous. These lesions are often characterized by irregular borders, asymmetry, color variation, and diameter greater than 6 millimeters, which are key features of the ABCDE rule used to assess skin cancer risk. Malignantlooking lesions can be either benign or malignant, and their appearance alone does not definitively indicate cancer. However, they warrant close monitoring and, in some cases, biopsy to rule out malignancy.
The term is often used in clinical settings to alert healthcare providers to the need for further
Patients with malignantlooking lesions should be advised to seek medical attention for a thorough evaluation. Early