The topic Blue Nevus-like Melanoma you are seeking is a synonym, or alternative name, or is closely related to the medical condition Melanoma arising from Blue Nevus.

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• A melanoma is a type of cancer that develops from a certain type of cells called the melanocytes. Melanocytes are cells that produce melanin; the pigment that gives skin its color
• A blue nevus is a benign proliferation of melanocytes in the dermis or skin. In a cellular blue nevus, the number of melanocytes are greater in number than a regular blue nevus, and hence it is called ‘cellular’
• The transformation from a benign blue nevus/mole to a cancerous lesion is known to take place rapidly. This means that a longstanding blue nevus can suddenly become a melanoma in a short duration of time. Hence, careful and periodic monitoring of blue nevus is often recommended
• A Malignant Melanoma arising from a Blue Nevus is very uncommon and is mostly observed in adults. The probability of a cellular blue nevus transforming into a malignant melanoma is greater than melanoma arising from a common blue nevus
• Melanoma arising from Blue Nevus is a highly-aggressive skin/cutaneous lesion with great tendency for local and distant metastasis. The tumor spread mostly involves the liver and lungs (in about 60% of the cases)
• Once a definitive diagnosis has been established, the tumor may be surgically removed (excised). Depending on how far the disease has progressed, additional modes of therapy may be needed. The prognosis of Melanoma arising from Blue Nevus is generally guarded due to the aggressive nature of the tumor

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