Cutaneous Melanoma in Asians / 전남의대학술지
Chonnam Medical Journal
;
: 185-193, 2016.
Artículo
en Inglés
| WPRIM
| ID: wpr-25330
ABSTRACT
Malignant melanoma is a rare disease in Asians but potentially the most aggressive form of skin cancer worldwide. It can occur in any melanocyte-containing anatomic site. Four main cutaneous melanoma subtypes are recognized lentigo maligna melanoma, superficial spreading melanoma, acral lentiginous melanoma (ALM), and nodular melanoma. Generally, excessive exposure to ultraviolet (UV) radiation increases the risk of melanoma. The exception is ALM, which is the most common melanoma subtype in Asians and is not associated with UV radiation. ALM presents as dark brownish to black, irregular maculopatches, nodules, or ulcers on the palms, soles, and nails. The lesions may be misdiagnosed as more benign lesions, such as warts, ulcers, hematomas, foreign bodies, or fungal infections, especially in amelanotic acral melanomas where black pigments are absent. The aim of this brief review is to improve understanding and the rate of early detection thereby reducing mortality, especially regarding cutaneous melanoma in Asians.
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Asunto principal:
Neoplasias Cutáneas
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Úlcera
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Verrugas
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Mortalidad
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Peca Melanótica de Hutchinson
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Enfermedades Raras
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Pueblo Asiatico
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Cuerpos Extraños
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Hematoma
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Melanoma
Tipo de estudio:
Estudio pronóstico
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Estudio de tamizaje
Límite:
Humanos
Idioma:
Inglés
Revista:
Chonnam Medical Journal
Año:
2016
Tipo del documento:
Artículo
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