Melanoma

descriptionPublicationkeyboard_double_arrow_right Article 01 Feb 2013 English Publisher:Elsevier BVJournal:Facial Plastic Surgery Clinics of North America, volume 21, pages 33-42 (issn: 1064-7406,

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Authors: Adam, Ingraffea;

doi: 10.1016/j.fsc.2012.11.007

pmid: 23369587

Melanoma

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Abstract

The incidence of cutaneous malignant melanoma continues to increase worldwide. It is the deadliest form of skin malignancy. This article focuses on the epidemiology, diagnosis, prevention, and new staging criteria of melanoma. The author delves into standards of treatment and highlights new strategies, including but not limited to noninvasive imaging techniques and immunotherapy.

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University System of Ohio
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University of Cincinnati
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Keywords

Skin Neoplasms, Risk Factors, Incidence, Humans, Melanoma, Neoplasm Staging

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