NCIt definition : Stage 0 includes: Tis, N0, M0. Tis: Melanoma in situ. N0: No regional lymph node metastases.
M0: No detectable evidence of distant metastases. (from AJCC 6th and 7th Eds.);
Alternative definition : NCI-GLOSS: Abnormal melanocytes (cells that make melanin, the pigment that gives skin
its color) are found in the epidermis (outer layer of the skin). These abnormal melanocytes
may become cancer and spread into nearby normal tissue.;
Neoplastic status : Malignant;
ICD-O code : 8720/2;
Codes from synonyms : CDR0000352156; CDR0000522541; D03;