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Genital and anorectal mucosal melanoma is associated with cutaneous melanoma in patients and in families.
The British journal of dermatology - 1 Sept 2013
Cazenave H, Maubec E, Mohamdi H, Grange F, Bressac-de Paillerets B, Demenais F, Avril M F
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: Genital and anorectal mucosal melanomas (GAMMs) are rare compared with cutaneous melanoma (CM). Many epidemiological and genetic studies have been carried out on CM. In contrast, the genetic and environmental risk factors for GAMM have been poorly documented up to now. OBJECTIVES: To compare the distribution of pigmentation and naevus phenotypes, sun exposure and family history of melanoma between...
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