Pediatric Melanoma and Atypical Melanocytic Neoplasms.
Cancer Treat Res
; 167: 331-69, 2016.
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ABSTRACT
Melanoma is uncommon in the pediatric age range, but is increasing in frequency and often presents with atypical features compared to the classic ABCDE criteria common to adult melanoma cases. Moreover, many melanocytic neoplasms in childhood pose diagnostic challenges to the pathologist, and sometimes cannot be unequivocally classified as benign nevi or melanoma. This chapter addresses the evaluation and management of pediatric patients with melanoma and atypical melanocytic neoplasms, including the roles of and unresolved questions surrounding sentinel lymph node biopsy, completion lymphadenectomy, adjuvant therapy, and treatment of advanced disease.
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Neoplasias Cutâneas
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Nevo de Células Epitelioides e Fusiformes
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Melanoma
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2016
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