Pediatric melanoma

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• 作者：Elisabeth T. Tracy^a ; Jennifer H. Aldrink^b ; ^{Jennifer.aldrink@nationwidechildrens.org}
• 关键词：Melanoma ; Pediatric
• 刊名：Seminars in Pediatric Surgery
• 出版年：2016
• 出版时间：October 2016
• 年：2016
• 卷：25
• 期：5
• 页码：290-298
• 全文大小：463 K
• 卷排序：25

文摘

Childhood melanoma is a rare pediatric malignancy, with fewer than 500 new diagnoses annually. The incidence is increasing, particularly in the adolescent population. This review highlights the epidemiology, clinical presentation, and histopathologic challenges of pediatric melanoma. Surgical resection remains the cornerstone for localized and regionally advanced disease. Adjuvant therapies, including current options and potential novel therapeutics for this unique population will be discussed.