... from RJ Friedman et al: CA—A Cancer J Clinicians 33(3):130, 1985. Chapter 083. Cancer of the Skin (Part 4) Management The entire cutaneous surface, including the scalp and mucous membranes, ... areas; the back is the most common site, but dysplastic nevi may also be seen on the scalp, breasts, and buttocks Generally on the sun-exposed surfaces of the skin above the waist; the scalp, ... nodes and palpation of the abdominal viscera are part of the staging examination for suspected melanoma. The patient should be advised to have other family members screened if either melanoma or...