title: Clinical and epidemiological profile of cutaneous malignant melanomas in two referral institutions in the city of Manaus, Brazil.
abstract: Knowledge on the frequency and clinical and pathological characteristics of cutaneous melanoma in the different geographical regions of Brazil is important in evaluating the magnitude of the problem and in directing healthcare actions appropriately. The present study reviewed data from 55 cases of cutaneous melanoma in patients treated at two healthcare institutions in the city of Manaus, Amazonas, Brazil. Rates were higher in brown-skinned males and in individuals of 70-80 years of age. Lesions were most commonly located on the lower limbs, were of the acral lentiginous melanoma type and at advanced stages of the disease, with Breslow thickness > 1 mm and Clark level V.
authors.affiliation: Federal University of Amazonas, Manaus, AM, Brazil.
authors.forename: Fabiano Bandeira
authors.initials: FB
authors.lastname: Chiba
authors.forename: Antonio Pedro Mendes
authors.initials: AP
authors.lastname: Schettini
authors.forename: Ana Carolina Guimaraes
authors.initials: AC
authors.lastname: Delfino
authors.forename: Carlos Alberto
authors.initials: CA
authors.lastname: Chirano
authors.forename: Silvana de Albuquerque Silva
authors.initials: Sde A
authors.lastname: Damasceno
mesh_terms: D000367:Age Factors; D000368:Aged; D001938:Brazil / Q000453:epidemiology; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008545:Melanoma / Q000453:epidemiology* / Q000473:pathology; D012017:Referral and Consultation; D012737:Sex Factors; D012878:Skin Neoplasms / Q000453:epidemiology* / Q000473:pathology; D012880:Skin Pigmentation