Which statement best describes a melanoma lesion?

• A. It is a skin cancer with colored irregular borders
• B. It is a benign bump
• C. It is a fungal infection
• D. It is always flat and not raised

Answer: (A)

Melanoma is a malignant skin cancer that often presents as a pigmented lesion with irregular borders and color variation. This combination—the cancerous origin in pigment-producing cells plus a lesion that shows uneven edges and multiple colors—reflects why the described statement fits best. The irregular borders indicate uncontrolled, uneven growth, and color variation signals cells that differ in activity and pigmentation. Melanomas can be raised or flat, so saying they are always flat isn’t accurate. It’s also not a benign bump, and it’s not a fungal infection, which would have signs like itching, redness, or scaling rather than a dangerous, irregularly pigmented lesion.