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Spatial and Temporal Control of Murine Melanoma Initiation from Mutant Melanocyte Stem Cells
Published on: June 7, 2019
[Cutaneous melanoma]
Alberto de la Fuente-García1, Jorge Ocampo-Candiani
1Servicio de Dermatología, Hospital Universitario "José E. González", Universidad Autónoma de Nuevo León, Monterrey, Nuevo León, México. delafuentealberto@hotmail.com
Abstract:
Cutaneous melanoma is the most malignant skin tumor with great potential to develop metastases. For 50 years, its incidence has greatly increased worldwide, including Mexico. Although some risk factors are known, early diagnosis and treatment are still the only strategies that have shown to improve prognosis. Management of cutaneous melanoma is still a challenge. In this article we present a review and update of cutaneous melanoma, its epidemiology, etiology, risk factors, classification, diagnosis criteria, relevance of the sentinel node, management, treatment, and prevention.
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