A Review of Melanoma Subtypes: Genetic and Treatment Considerations

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Melanoma affects over one million people in the United States. This review explores genetic mutations and markers of all seven subtypes. Current treatment options and prognosis of each subtype are also discussed. For lentigo maligna, spitzoid, and nodular subtypes, BRAF was the most common mutation reported. For superficial spreading, TP53 was the most common. Acral lentiginous demonstrated CCDN1 and desmoplastic...

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