Melanoma - Diagnosis
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Sunday, November 22, 2009

[Multiple primary neoplasms - coincidence or tumor syndrom?]

7 Sep 2009 BACKGROUND: Multiple primary neoplasms occur either by hazard or in the context of hereditary cancer syndromes, after chronic toxic exposition, in immunodeficiency or as secondary malignancies after radio- and/or chemotherapy. CASE REPORT: We ... Read more...

In-transit metastasis from melanoma presenting as lymphangiectasis: a case report.

30 Aug 2009 Malignant melanoma as a cause of inflammatory metastasis to the skin is a rare phenomenon referred to as in-transit metastasis (ITM). We report an unusual case of a patient who developed left leg lesions resembling lymphangiectasis. Punch biopsy ... Read more...

Primary pineal melanoma with leptomeningeal spreading: case report and review of the literature.

30 Aug 2009 OBJECTIVE: Primary melanomas of the pineal region are exceedingly rare and may be difficult to diagnose. Clinical, radiological and pathological features as well as diagnostic procedures are discussed. CASE HISTORY We report herein on a 44-year-old ... Read more...

Latest indexed articles for 'Melanoma - Diagnosis'

These are the very latest articles for this heading:

• Multiple blue macules and papules on the scalp. 29 Sep 2009
• Uveal effusion simulating uveal ring melanoma. 29 Sep 2009
• [Early recognition and prevention of skin cancer] 22 Sep 2009
• [Multiple primary neoplasms - coincidence or tumor syndrom?] 7 Sep 2009
• Malignant melanoma. 2 Sep 2009
• To biopsy or not to biopsy? 30 Aug 2009
• In-transit metastasis from melanoma presenting as lymphangiectasis: a case report. 30 Aug 2009
• Primary pineal melanoma with leptomeningeal spreading: case report and review of the literature. 30 Aug 2009
• Evisceration of blind, painful eyes with occult uveal melanoma not a crime. 30 Aug 2009
• Blind eyes with occult malignant melanoma. 30 Aug 2009
• Evisceration after complete evaluation an acceptable option. 30 Aug 2009
• Best practices in diagnostic immunohistochemistry: spindle cell neoplasms of the gastrointestinal tract. 30 Aug 2009
• Distinguishing epithelioid blue nevus from blue nevus-like cutaneous melanoma metastasis using fluorescence in situ hybridization. 30 Aug 2009
• The reticular point of view in dermatoscopy. 20 Aug 2009
• Accuracy of teledermatology for pigmented neoplasms. 10 Aug 2009
• Diffuse anorectal melanoma; review of the current diagnostic and treatment aspects based on a case report. 9 Aug 2009
• How good are skin cancer clinics at melanoma detection? Number needed to treat variability across a national clinic group in Australia. 4 Aug 2009
• Oncogenic GNAQ mutations are not correlated with disease-free survival in uveal melanoma. 2 Aug 2009
• [Cerebellopontine angle meningeal melanocytoma: a benign tumor?] 30 Jul 2009
• [Working group of the Dermatologic Oncology] 30 Jul 2009

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Technical information about 'Melanoma'

Definition: A malignant neoplasm derived from cells that are capable of forming melanin, which may occur in the skin of any part of the body, in the eye, or, rarely, in the mucous membranes of the genitalia, anus, oral cavity, or other sites. It occurs mostly in adults and may originate de novo or from a pigmented nevus or malignant lentigo. Melanomas frequently metastasize widely, and the regional lymph nodes, liver, lungs, and brain are likely to be involved. The incidence of malignant skin melanomas is rising rapidly in all parts of the world. (Stedman, 25th ed; from Rook et al., Textbook of Dermatology, 4th ed, p2445)

Descriptor UI: D008545

Alternative terms: Melanoma; Melanomas; Malignant Melanoma; Malignant Melanomas; Melanoma, Malignant; Melanomas, Malignant;

Allowable Qualifiers: blood; blood supply; cerebrospinal fluid; chemically induced; classification; complications; congenital; diagnosis; diet therapy; drug therapy; economics; embryology; enzymology; ethnology; etiology; genetics; history; immunology; metabolism; microbiology; mortality; nursing; epidemiology; parasitology; pathology; physiopathology; prevention & control; psychology; radiography; radionuclide imaging; radiotherapy; rehabilitation; secondary; secretion; surgery; therapy; ultrastructure; urine; veterinary; ultrasonography; chemistry; virology;

Tree Number: C04.557.465.625.650.510; C04.557.580.625.650.510; C04.557.665.510;

Technical Notes: /blood supply /chem /second /secret /ultrastruct permitted; coord IM with precoord organ/neopl term (IM); MELANOMA, EXPERIMENTAL is also available