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Cáncer de piel - Symptom

Nombres alternativos

Cáncer cutáneo

Síntomas:

Los cánceres de piel pueden tener muchas apariencias diferentes: pueden ser pequeños, brillantes o cerosos; escamosos o ásperos; firmes y rojos; en costra o sangrantes; o tener otras características. Por lo tanto, el médico debe examinar cualquier aspecto sospechoso. Ver los artículos sobre los cánceres de piel específicos para mayor información.

Éstas son algunas de las características para buscar:

  • Asimetría: la mitad del área de la piel anormal es distinta de la otra mitad.
  • Bordes: irregulares.
  • Color: cambia de un área a otra con sombras de color canela, café o negra (algunas veces blanca, roja o azul).
  • Diámetro: por lo general (pero no siempre) es mayor de 6 mm (diámetro del borrador de un lápiz).
  • Cualquier tumor cutáneo que sangre o no sane

Utilice un espejo o procure que alguien le ayude a mirar la espalda, los hombros y otras áreas difíciles de observar.

  • Reviewed last on: 8/12/2009
  • Jonathan Kantor, MD, North Florida Dermatology Associates, Jacksonville, FL. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network. Also reviewed by David Zieve, MD, MHA, Medical Director, A.D.A.M., Inc.
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