title: Cutaneous malignancy in adolescents.
abstract: There is compelling epidemiologic evidence that cutaneous malignancies, most notably malignant melanoma and cutaneous T-cell lymphoma, are increasing in incidence. The adolescent population is also affected by this rise in incidence, but can represent both a unique diagnostic and therapeutic challenge. Herein we present up-to-date epidemiology, clinical presentation, risk factors for development, and management options for malignant melanoma, basal cell carcinoma, squamous cell carcinoma, and cutaneous T-cell lymphoma as each pertains to the adolescent population. Prevention in this age group is particularly addressed. One unifying theme that emerges is that a high degree of clinical suspicion and vigilance must be maintained to recognize these entities early on in their presentations.
authors.affiliation: Indiana University School of Medicine, Indianapolis, IN, USA.
authors.forename: Diane N
authors.initials: DN
authors.lastname: Turvy
authors.forename: Lawrence A
authors.initials: LA
authors.lastname: Mark
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D002280:Basal Cell Carcinoma / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000628:therapy; D006801:Humans; D016410:Lymphoma, T-Cell, Cutaneous / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000628:therapy; D008545:Melanoma / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000503:physiopathology* / Q000628:therapy*; D009367:Neoplasm Staging; D018307:Neoplasms, Squamous Cell / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000628:therapy; D012307:Risk Factors; D012878:Skin Neoplasms / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000503:physiopathology* / Q000628:therapy*