Melanoma: Epidemiology, Diagnosis, Treatment, and Outcomes

Melanoma: Epidemiology, Diagnosis, Treatment, and Outcomes


Dermatol Clin 30 (2012) 113–124
doi:10.1016/j.det.2011.08.006


Summary
Melanoma is a skin cancer that arises from the malignant transformation of melanocytes. Although it is typically considered a pigmented lesion,

the clinical presentation of melanoma can vary greatly. With increased efforts in screening and detection of early-stage melanoma, researchers

and clinicians hope to improve clinical outcomes for patients with melanoma. Novel immunotherapies directed at specific molecular targets in the

pathogenesis of melanoma usher in a new era of treatment of advanced melanoma.

Atte.
Dr.Máximo Cuadros Chávez

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