Genetic and environmental factors in cutaneous malignant melanoma.

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Cutaneous malignant melanoma (CMM) is an interesting example of multifactorial disease, where both genetic and environmental factors are involved and interact. Major risk factors include a personal and familial history of melanoma, cutaneous and pigmentary characteristics, sun exposure and reactions to sun exposure. Phenotypic risk factors are likely to be genetically determined. Two high-risk melanoma...

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