Nutritional & Blood Disorders
Melanoma in situ of lip
Serious
ICD-10: D03 · NIH NLM
हिंदी: होंठ पर तिल · தமிழ்: உதட்டில் மச்சம் · ಕನ್ನಡ: ತುಟಿಯ ಮೇಲೆ ಮಚ್ಚೆ · తెలుగు: పెదవిపై మచ్చ · বাংলা: ঠোঁটে তিল · मराठी: ओठावर तीळ · ગુજરાતી: હોઠ પર તલ
About this condition
Melanoma in situ of the lip is an early-stage skin cancer where abnormal pigment cells are present only in the outer layer of lip skin. This condition appears as a dark, irregular spot that may change in size, shape, or color over time. Early removal is crucial as lip melanomas can become aggressive if left untreated, and sun protection is essential for prevention.
Common symptoms
dark spot on lip
changing mole
irregular borders
color variation
new growth on lip
When to see a doctor: within 1 week
This condition in Indian languages
| Hindi (हिंदी) | होंठ पर तिल · होंठ का प्री-कैंसर · काला धब्बा · मेलेनोमा |
| Tamil (தமிழ்) | உதட்டில் மச்சம் · உதடு முன் புற்றுநோய் · கருமை திட்டு |
| Kannada (ಕನ್ನಡ) | ತುಟಿಯ ಮೇಲೆ ಮಚ್ಚೆ · ತುಟಿಯ ಪೂರ್ವ ಕ್ಯಾನ್ಸರ್ · ಕಪ್ಪು ಕಲೆ |
| Telugu (తెలుగు) | పెదవిపై మచ్చ · పెదవి ముందు క్యాన్సర్ · నల్లని మచ్చ |
| Bengali (বাংলা) | ঠোঁটে তিল · ঠোঁটের প্রাক-ক্যান্সার · কালো দাগ · মেলানোমা |
| Marathi (मराठी) | ओठावर तीळ · ओठाचा प्री-कॅन्सर · काळा डाग |
| Gujarati (ગુજરાતી) | હોઠ પર તલ · હોઠનું પ્રી-કેન્સર · કાળો ડાઘ |
Frequently asked questions
What are the symptoms of Melanoma in situ of lip?
dark spot on lip, changing mole, irregular borders, color variation, new growth on lip.
When should I see a doctor?
within 1 week
Is Melanoma in situ of lip common in India?
This condition is seen across India.
How serious is Melanoma in situ of lip?
Severity is classified as Serious. within 1 week.
Related conditions
Important: This information is for general awareness only and is
not a substitute for professional medical advice. Always consult a qualified doctor.
In an emergency, call 112.
Data sourced from NIH NLM
and MOHFW India.
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