International Journal of Preventive Medicine, 2016 Background: The presence of noncutaneous neoplasms does not seem to increase the risk of cutaneous malignant melanoma; however, it seems to be associated with the development of other hematological, brain, breast, uterine, and prostatic neoplasms.
Pablo Fernandez-Crehuet Serrano +3 more
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Exponentially Increasing Incidences of Cutaneous Malignant Melanoma in Europe Correlate with Low Personal Annual UV Doses and Suggests 2 Major Risk Factors [PDF]
, 2015 For several decades the incidence of cutaneous malignant melanoma (CMM) steadily increased in fair-skinned, indoor-working people around the world. Scientists think poor tanning ability resulting in sunburns initiate CMM, but they do not understand why ...
Akslen LA +16 more
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The role of tumor-associated macrophages and soluble mediators in pulmonary metastatic melanoma
Frontiers in Immunology, 2022 Skin malignant melanoma is a highly aggressive skin tumor, which is also a major cause of skin cancer-related mortality. It can spread from a relatively small primary tumor and metastasize to multiple locations, including lymph nodes, lungs, liver, bone,
Kaifen Xiong +9 more
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Metastases risk in thin cutaneous melanoma: Prognostic value of clinical-pathologic characteristics and mutation profile [PDF]
, 2018 Background: A high percentage of patients with thin melanoma (TM), defined as lesions with Breslow thickness ≤1 mm, presents excellent long-term survival, however, some patients develop metastases.
Calvieri, Stefano +12 more
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Cutaneous malignant melanoma in Scotland [PDF]
British Journal of Cancer, 1982 In view of the concern over the rising incidence of malignant melanoma in many parts of the world, and the suggestion that emigrants of Scottish and Irish descent have a higher incidence of melanoma in North America and Australia, a Scottish Melanoma Group has been formed to study epidemiological, pathological and therapeutic aspects of the tumour.
R M, MacKie, J A, Hunter
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Multiple cutaneous melanomas associated with gastric and brain metastases [PDF]
Anais Brasileiros de Dermatologia, 2016 The occurrence of multiple primary melanomas in a single individual is rare. Most commonly, malignant melanocytic lesions subsequent to the initial diagnosis of melanoma are secondary cutaneous metastases.
Lara Caroline Grander +5 more
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, 2012 Melanoma is a relatively common neoplasm which is increasing in incidence. Melanoma appears as a variegated irregular maculopapular lesion usually on the skin, but possibly on mucosae, conjunctiva, orbit, nails and oesophagus. They may be black, brown,
Magri, Stephanie, Pace, Keith
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Exploring patterns of recurrent melanoma in Northeast Scotland to inform the introduction a digital self-examination intervention [PDF]
, 2014 Peer reviewedPublisher ...
A Korner +31 more
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Nivolumab induced vitiligo-like depigmentation in metastatic acral lentiginous melanoma
Pigment International, 2019 Melanoma is an uncommon malignancy in Indian subcontinent. Dermoscopy of cutaneous metastases of malignant melanoma has been rarely reported. Immune checkpoint inhibitors are increasingly being used for management of metastatic melanoma.
Disha Dabbas +2 more
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Malignant Melanoma of Nasal Cavity– A Case Report [PDF]
Journal of Clinical and Diagnostic Research, 2015 Malignant Melanoma of nasal cavity is an extremely rare tumour and is more aggressive than its cutaneous counterpart. Primary malignant melanoma of nasal cavity arise from melanocytes located in the mucous membrane.
Richa Bhartiya, K M Prasad
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