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  • Dermatology
  • Paediatric Oncology

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  • Paediatric melanoma is the most common skin cancer in children, despite its rarity.
  • Existing research on paediatric melanoma incidence trends yields conflicting results.
  • Key risk factors include family history, prior malignancy, nevi, sunburns, UV exposure, and sun sensitivity.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To synthesize current knowledge on paediatric melanoma incidence trends.
  • To highlight unique clinical presentations and differential diagnoses in children.
  • To address the lack of specific management guidelines for paediatric melanoma.

Main Methods:

  • Review of existing literature on paediatric melanoma incidence and trends.
  • Analysis of clinical presentation variations in younger children.
  • Comparison of paediatric melanoma characteristics with adult cases.

Main Results:

  • Paediatric melanoma often presents atypically in younger children (e.g., changing, amelanotic lesions) and may not meet ABCDE criteria.
  • Differential diagnoses include melanocytic nevi, congenital nevi nodules, and atypical Spitz tumors.
  • Non-Caucasian children, thicker tumors, and lymph node involvement are more common in younger pediatric melanoma patients.

Conclusions:

  • Despite advanced stage at diagnosis, overall survival for paediatric melanoma is generally fair.
  • Management often mirrors adult protocols due to a lack of specific pediatric guidelines.
  • Further research is needed to clarify incidence trends and establish tailored treatment strategies.