Features, management, and outcomes of pediatric scalp melanomas.
Pediatr Dermatol
; 41(2): 266-269, 2024.
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| ID: mdl-38128580
ABSTRACT
Pediatric melanoma of the scalp has the highest mortality of any anatomic location. We describe five pediatric patients with a diagnosis of scalp melanoma receiving care at Massachusetts General Hospital and/or Boston Children's Hospital from 2018 through 2022. Melanoma presented in diverse contexts cellular blue nevus-associated, compound nevus-associated, spitzoid, nodular, and superficial spreading subtypes. This study describes a range of melanoma presentations and emphasizes the need for additional compilation of data on pediatric scalp melanomas to promote their recognition and improve patient care.
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Asunto principal:
Neoplasias Cutáneas
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Nevo Azul
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Melanoma
Límite:
Child
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Humans
País/Región como asunto:
America do norte
Idioma:
En
Revista:
Pediatr Dermatol
Año:
2024
Tipo del documento:
Article
País de afiliación:
Estados Unidos