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Conjunctival Melanoma: Genetic and Epigenetic Insights of a Distinct Type of Melanoma.
International journal of molecular sciences - 31 Oct 2019
Rossi Ernesto, Schinzari Giovanni, Maiorano Brigida Anna, Pagliara Monica Maria, Di Stefani Alessandro, Bria Emilio, Peris Ketty, Blasi Maria Antonietta, Tortora Giampaolo
Abstract excerpt
Conjunctival melanoma (CjM) is a rare, primary cancer of the ocular region. Genetic and epigenetic characteristics of conjunctival melanoma have not been completely elucidated yet. Conjunctival melanoma presents similarities with cutaneous melanoma, with substantial differences in the biological behavior. We reviewed the genetic and epigenetic insights of CjM involved in invasion and metastatic spread. CjM is...
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