Melanoma patterns of distant relapse: a study of 108 cases from a South Brazilian center
An. bras. dermatol
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91(1): 40-43, Jan.-Feb. 2016. tab
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en Inglés
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ABSTRACT
Abstract Background:
The incidence of cutaneous melanoma has increased over the last decades. Recurrences occur most frequently within the first 2-3 years after diagnosis but patients carry a lifelong risk of relapse. Nevertheless, there is no consensus in the literature on what screening tests patients should undergo.Objectives:
To evaluate the most common melanoma metastasis sites among a South Brazilian population from a city with one of the highest melanoma rates, and establish the best screening method for these patients.Methods:
A cross-sectional retrospective study of 108 consecutive melanoma patients followed up at a center from 2009 to 2013. Data were collected on demographic and tumoral characteristics, as well as the site of the first diagnosed metastasis.Results:
Patients were divided into 3 groups for analyticalpurposes:
Non-visceral metastases (48% of patients), visceral metastasis (39%) and brain metastasis (13%). We tried to correlate age, gender, mean Breslow thickness, mitosis and death rates with the aforementioned groups but none showed any statistically significant association.Conclusion:
Melanoma patients must be monitored to detect early relapse and subsequent effective treatment but the best follow-up strategy remains to be established.
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Asunto principal:
Neoplasias Cutáneas
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Melanoma
Tipo de estudio:
Estudio diagnóstico
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Estudio observacional
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Estudio de prevalencia
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Estudio pronóstico
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Factores de riesgo
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Estudio de tamizaje
Límite:
Adulto
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Anciano
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Femenino
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Humanos
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Masculino
País/Región como asunto:
America del Sur
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Brasil
Idioma:
Inglés
Revista:
An. bras. dermatol
Asunto de la revista:
Dermatologia
Año:
2016
Tipo del documento:
Artículo
País de afiliación:
Brasil
Institución/País de afiliación:
Hospital Santo Antônio/BR
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