Article
Clinical and histologic characteristics of malignant melanoma in families with a germline mutation in CDKN2A.
Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology - 1 Aug 2011
van der Rhee Jasper I, Krijnen Pieta, Gruis Nelleke A, de Snoo Femke A, Vasen Hans F A, Putter Hein, Kukutsch Nicole A, Bergman Wilma
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: About 10% of cutaneous malignant melanomas (CMM) occur in individuals with a family history of melanoma. In 20% to 40% of melanoma families germline mutations in CDKN2A are detected. Knowledge of the clinicohistologic characteristics of melanomas and patients from these families is important for optimization of management strategies, and may shed more light on the complex interplay of genetic and...
Read the complete abstract on PubMedTopics
Share this publication in a Topic to start or enrich a Post.
