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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1] Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief:  Yazan Daaboul, M.D.; Serge Korjian M.D.

## Overview[edit | edit source]

There are no x-ray findings associated with melanoma. However, an x-ray may be helpful in the diagnosis of complications of melanoma, which include pathological manifestations of metastatic lesions in the lungs.

## Chest X Ray[edit | edit source]

* There are no x-ray findings associated with melanoma. However, an x-ray may be helpful in the diagnosis of complications of melanoma, which include pathological manifestations of metastatic lesions in the lungs.
* In the case of metastasis to the lungs, chest x-ray findings can include:

* Unilateral/bilateral lung lesions of varying sizes[1]
* Bilateral hilar enlargement[2]
* Paratracheal stripe thickening[2]
* Bilateral scattered patchy increased interstitial markings[2]

## References[edit | edit source]

1. ↑ Brant JM (November 2013). "Breathlessness with pulmonary metastases: a multimodal approach". J Adv Pract Oncol. 4 (6): 415–22. PMC 4093448. PMID 25032021.
2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 Powell CA (March 2017). "Pulmonary Infiltrates in a Patient With Advanced Melanoma". J. Clin. Oncol. 35 (7): 705–708. doi:10.1200/JCO.2016.69.9793. PMID 28029320.

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