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Radiotherapy for lentigo maligna and lentigo maligna melanoma – a systematic review [PDF]

Radiation Oncology, 2020
Lentigo maligna (LM) is the most common subtype of in situ melanoma und occurs frequently in the sun-exposed head and neck region in elderly patients. The therapeutic “gold standard” is surgical excision, as there is the risk of progression to invasive ...
Alexandra Hendrickx, Antonio Cozzio, Ludwig Plasswilm, Cédric M. Panje   +3 more
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Nevus-associated Lentigo Maligna and Lentigo Maligna Melanoma, Clinicopathological Features

Acta Dermato-Venereologica
Nevus-associated lentigo maligna and lentigo maligna melanoma (NALMM) are rarely described in the literature and are considered an incidental finding. This study aimed to evaluate the frequency of NALMM and its clinicopathological features.
Iara R.T. Drakensjö, Mari-Anne Hedblad, Eugenia Colón Cervantes, Ada Girnita   +3 more
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Synchronous conjunctival melanoma and lentigo maligna melanoma [PDF]

Anais Brasileiros de Dermatologia, 2017
: Lentigo maligna has an extensive and neoplastic character. It typically progresses slowly and may eventually develop into an invasive melanoma, which is called lentigo maligna melanoma. Ocular melanoma is the second most common type of melanoma.
Beatrice Mussio Fornazier Volpini, Marcus Maia, Jorge Agi, José Vital Filho, Rute Facchini Lellis   +4 more
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Effectiveness of 5% Topical Imiquimod for Lentigo Maligna Treatment [PDF]

Acta Dermato-Venereologica, 2019
Lentigo maligna (LM) is treated to prevent progression to lentigo maligna melanoma (LMM). Surgery is the gold standard but an alternative treatment is off-label topical imiquimod.
Darryl C.K.S. Tio, Catherine van Montfrans, Claire G.H. Ruijter, Rick Hoekzema, Marcel W. Bekkenk   +4 more
doaj   +2 more sources

Challenge in diagnosis and management of lentigo maligna and lentigo maligna melanoma [PDF]

JDVI (Journal of General Procedural Dermatology & Venereology Indonesia), 2017
Lentigo maligna (LM) is a subtype of melanoma in situ, which can evolve into lentigo maligna melanoma (LMM) if treated inadequately. LM and LMM are usually found on chronically sun damaged skin such as the face (cheek and nose) of the elderly on seventh ...
Ika Anggraini, Adhimukti T. Sampurna, Eliza Miranda, Larisa Paramitha Wibawa, Roro Inge Ade Krisanti   +4 more
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Remissão de lentigo maligno extenso após tratamento com imiquimod Remission of extensive lentigo maligna after treatment with imiquimod [PDF]

Anais Brasileiros de Dermatologia, 2009
Lentigo maligno é um melanoma in situ que mais comumente surge em áreas expostas à radiação ultravioleta, nos pacientes idosos. O tratamento é realizado, principalmente, para minimizar o risco de progressão para lentigo maligno melanoma.
Christiane D. Piazza, Sebastião A. P. Sampaio   +1 more
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[Translated article] Update on Lentigo Maligna: Diagnostic Signs and Treatment

Actas Dermo-Sifiliográficas, 2023
Lentigo maligna is an in situ cutaneous melanoma that arises in sun-damaged skin. Its most common presentation is a progressive, slow-growing, irregularly pigmented spot on the face of older patients. Although the exact percentage of lentigo maligna that
C. Requena, E. Manrique, E. Nagore
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Folliculotropism in head and neck lentigo maligna and lentigo maligna melanoma

JDDG: Journal der Deutschen Dermatologischen Gesellschaft, 2020
SummaryBackgroundLentigo maligna (LM) and lentigo maligna‐melanoma (LMM) are histotypes of melanoma arising in skin with cumulative solar radiation damage. The extension of atypical melanocytes to the hair follicle (folliculotropism) is a histopathological feature of LM/LMM. Its role has not been totally clarified, but it may be correlated to treatment
Emi Dika, Martina Lambertini, Annalisa Patrizi, Cosimo Misciali, Federica Scarfì, Giovanni Pellacani, Victor Desmond Mandel, Francesca Di Tullio, Ignazio Stanganelli, Johanna Chester, Shaniko Kaleci, Daniela Massi, Vincenzo De Giorgi, Elisa Cinotti, Pietro Rubegni, Jean Luc Perrot, Francesca Farnetani   +16 more
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Mohs surgery for the treatment of lentigo maligna and lentigo maligna melanoma – a systematic review [PDF]

Journal of Dermatological Treatment, 2021
BackgroundThe role of Mohs micrographic surgery (MMS) in the treatment of lentigo maligna (LM), and lentigo maligna melanoma (LMM) has been controversial.
Ajay N Sharma, Patrick K Lee, Natasha Atanaskova Mesinkovska   +2 more
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Topical Imiquimod Treatment of Lentigo Maligna [PDF]

Case Reports in Dermatology, 2009
Lentigo maligna (LM) is the in situ phase of lentigo maligna melanoma, which may progress to invasive melanoma if left untreated. It mainly occurs on sun-exposed areas of elderly patients.
F. Ventura, J. Rocha, J.C. Fernandes, F. Pardal, C. Brito   +4 more
doaj   +2 more sources