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L Sainz-Gaspar1, J Sánchez-Bernal1, L Noguera-Morel1
1Servicio de Dermatología y Anatomía Patológica, Hospital Infantil Universitario del Niño Jesús, Madrid, España.
Abstract:
Melanocytic neoplasms with spitzoid morphology (Spitz nevi, atypical Spitz tumors, and spitzoid melanomas) may be benign or malignant. Because the malignant potential of atypical Spitz tumors is uncertain, the proper therapeutic approach has been much debated over the years. Promising new techniques for molecular analysis have enabled better predictions of the biological behavior of these tumors. We review their cytogenetic features and prognosis and also provide an update of the most recent recommendations for management.
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