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In the 19th Century there was an increasing numbers of Black Tumours reported in medical literature - described as Melanose in 1806 when Rene Laennec published that the Blackness of these tumours was not related to black carbon deposits found in the lungs of patients upon autopsy.

By mid 20th Century, a more evidence based approach was taken.

Today, through molecular biology advances, we know genetic mutations are important in the genesis of tumours such as melanoma.

This podcast includes an interview with Dr Craig James MBBS (Hons), FRCPA, AACD and this section of the podcast conducted by Dr Craig James is eligible for 1 RACGP CPD point – self reporting.

Episode notes, references and learning objectives, available at

https://www.clinpath.com.au/about-us/podcast-this-pathological-life/2020/07/episode-three-the-black-tumour

This Pathological Life is produced by Clinpath Pathology in South Australia.

Dr Craig James



MBBS (Hons), FRCPA, AACD

Specialties Cytopathology, Dermatopathology, and Histopathology

Bio:

https://www.clinpath.com.au/about-us/clinpath-leadership/our-pathologists/dr-craig-james/

** Thanks for downloading this episode. If you'd like to stay in touch with our continuing story, Season 2 continues at <a href="https://thismedicallife.com.au/">This Medical Life</a>, in which Dr Travis Brown continues his exploration of diseases and our approaches to treatment from history to the modern day. Have a look in your podcast app now for This Medical Life, and hit subscribe so you never miss an episode **
In the 19th Century there was an increasing numbers of Black Tumours reported in medical literature - described as Melanose in 1806 when Rene Laennec published that the Blackness of these tumours was not related to black carbon deposits found in the lungs of patients upon autopsy.
By mid 20th Century, a more evidence based approach was taken.
Today, through molecular biology advances, we know genetic mutations are important in the genesis of tumours such as melanoma.
This podcast includes an interview with Dr Craig James MBBS (Hons), FRCPA, AACD and this section of the podcast conducted by Dr Craig James is eligible for 1 RACGP CPD point – self reporting.
Episode notes, references and learning objectives, available at
<a href="https://www.clinpath.com.au/about-us/podcast-this-pathological-life/2020/07/episode-three-the-black-tumour">https://www.clinpath.com.au/about-us/podcast-this-pathological-life/2020/07/episode-three-the-black-tumour</a>
This Pathological Life is produced by Clinpath Pathology in South Australia.
Dr Craig James
 
MBBS (Hons), FRCPA, AACD
Specialties Cytopathology, Dermatopathology, and Histopathology
Bio:
<a href="https://www.clinpath.com.au/about-us/clinpath-leadership/our-pathologists/dr-craig-james/">https://www.clinpath.com.au/about-us/clinpath-leadership/our-pathologists/dr-craig-james/</a>

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