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SF3B1 and BAP1 mutations in blue nevus-like melanoma.
Modern pathology : an official journal of the United States and Canadian Academy of Pathology, Inc - 1 Jul 2017
Griewank Klaus G, Müller Hansgeorg, Jackett Louise A, Emberger Michael, Möller Inga, van de Nes Johannes Ap, Zimmer Lisa, Livingstone Elisabeth, Wiesner Thomas, Scholz Simone L, Cosgarea Ioana, Sucker Antje, Schimming Tobias, Hillen Uwe, Schilling Bastian, Paschen Annette, Reis Henning, Mentzel Thomas, Kutzner Heinz, Rütten Arno, Murali Rajmohan, Scolyer Richard A, Schadendorf Dirk
Abstract excerpt
Blue nevi are melanocytic tumors originating in the cutaneous dermis. Malignant tumors may arise in association with or resembling blue nevi, so called 'blue nevus-like melanoma', which can metastasize and result in patient death. Identifying which tumors will behave in a clinically aggressive manner can be challenging. Identifying genetic alterations in such tumors may assist in their diagnosis and...
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