Possible induction of malignant melanoma by sunbed use.
Malignant melanoma of the female genitalia is rare. A patient who regularly used a sunbed developed a malignant melanoma after 4 years. The possible aetiological role of sunbeds in the development of such a malignancy is discussed.
Higgins
E M
EM
Department of Dermatology, King's College Hospital, London, UK.
Du Vivier
A W
AW
D000328:Adult; D005260:Female; D005833:Genital Neoplasms, Female / Q000209:etiology / Q000473:pathology; D006370:Heliotherapy / Q000009:adverse effects*; D006801:Humans; D008545:Melanoma / Q000209:etiology* / Q000473:pathology; D012878:Skin Neoplasms / Q000209:etiology* / Q000473:pathology