Melanoma.
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.
Department of Dermatology, University of Cincinnati College of Medicine, West Chester, OH 45069, USA. ingrafam@ucmail.uc.edu
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D006801:Humans; D015994:Incidence; D008545:Melanoma / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000473:pathology / Q000517:prevention & control / Q000628:therapy; D009367:Neoplasm Staging; D012307:Risk Factors; D012878:Skin Neoplasms / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000473:pathology / Q000517:prevention & control / Q000628:therapy