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
Article
Dans Anglais
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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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Indice:
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Sujet Principal:
Tumeurs cutanées
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Mélanome
Type d'étude:
Etude diagnostique
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Étude observationnelle
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Étude de prévalence
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Étude pronostique
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Facteurs de risque
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Étude de dépistage
Limites du sujet:
Adulte
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Adulte très âgé
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Femelle
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Humains
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Mâle
Pays comme sujet:
Amérique du Sud
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Brésil
langue:
Anglais
Texte intégral:
An. bras. dermatol
Thème du journal:
Dermatologie
Année:
2016
Type:
Article
Pays d'affiliation:
Brésil
Institution/Pays d'affiliation:
Hospital Santo Antônio/BR
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