Review article
https://doi.org/10.21857/ypn4oc8jw9
Are Multiple Primary Melanomas a Rare Entity?
Nika Franceschi
; Department of Dermatology and Venereology, Sestre milosrdnice University Hospital Centre, Zagreb, Croatia
Marija Buljan
; Department of Dermatology and Venereology, Sestre milosrdnice University Hospital Centre, Zagreb, Croatia
Mirna Šitum
; Department of Dermatology and Venereology, Sestre milosrdnice University Hospital Centre, Zagreb, Croatia
Abstract
Multiple primary melanomas are described in literature as a relatively rare, but nevertheless well known entity. The incidence varies from 0.2 to 23 % worldwide. Many risk factors for the development of multiple primary melanomas have been observed, including multiple dysplastic nevi, positive family history, over 60 years of age at diagnosis of first melanoma, male sex and white race. The first primary melanoma in patients with multiple primary melanomas has the greatest tumour thickness, while subsequent melanomas are usually significantly less invasive, most probably due to strict follow-up schedules and regular self-examinations. We will report of two patients with multiple primary melanomas and follow-up methods for early detection of other primary melanomas.
Keywords
melanoma; multiple primary melanoma; risk factors; dermoscopy; dysplastic nevus syndrome
Hrčak ID:
226220
URI
Publication date:
1.7.2019.
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