[Present view on malignant melanoma treatment]

Malignant melanoma is a tumor arising from melanocytes. Epidemiological data indicate rapid and progressive increase of malignant melanoma cases in Poland and other countries. Early diagnosis in malignant melanoma is the most important for the prognosis. Therefore the best treatment is ultraviolet prevention--sunscreen prophylactic, educational campaigns. Early diagnosis of malignant melanoma is based on ABCDE rules, seven point check Glasgow scale, dermatoscopy (a modern method in the differential diagnostics) and the knowledge of predisposing factors. There are several methods of treatment of malignant melanoma (chemotherapy, radiotherapy, immunotherapy etc.) among them surgical procedure is still a treatment of choice.