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Genetic characterization of advanced conjunctival melanoma and response to systemic treatment.
European journal of cancer (Oxford, England : 1990) - 1 May 2022
Lodde Georg C, Jansen Philipp, Möller Inga, Sucker Antje, Hassel Jessica C, Forschner Andrea, Eckardt Julia, Meier Friedegund, Reinhardt Lydia, Kähler Katharina C, Ziemer Mirjana, Schlaak Max, Rahimi Farnaz, Schatton Kerstin, Meiss Frank, Gutzmer Ralf, Pföhler Claudia, Terheyden Patrick, Schilling Bastian, Sachse Michael, Heppt Markus V, Sindrilaru Anca, Leiter Ulrike, Zaremba Anne, Thielmann Carl M, Ugurel Selma, Zimmer Lisa, Hadaschik Eva, Bechrakis Nikolaos E, Schadendorf Dirk, Westekemper Henrike, Livingstone Elisabeth, Griewank Klaus G
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: Conjunctival melanoma is a rare type of ocular melanoma, which is prone to local recurrence and metastasis and can lead to patient death. Novel therapeutic strategies have revolutionized cutaneous melanoma management. The efficacy of these therapies in conjunctival melanoma, however, has not been evaluated in larger patient cohorts. METHODS: In this multi-center retrospective cohort study with...
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