Familial Melanoma and Susceptibility Genes: A Review of the Most Common Clinical and Dermoscopic Phenotypic Aspect, Associated Malignancies and Practical Tips for Management

Familial Melanoma and Susceptibility Genes: A Review of the Most Common Clinical and Dermoscopic Phenotypic Aspect, Associated Malignancies and Practical Tips for Management

A family history of melanoma greatly increases the risk of developing cutaneous melanoma, a highly aggressive skin cancer whose incidence has been steadily increasing worldwide. Familial melanomas account for about 10% of all malignant melanomas and display an inheritance pattern consistent with the...

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Main Authors: Lamberto Zocchi, Alberto Lontano, Martina Merli, Emi Dika, Eduardo Nagore, Pietro Quaglino, Susana Puig, Simone Ribero
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2021-08-01
Series:Journal of Clinical Medicine
Subjects:
familial melanoma
<i>CDKN2A</i>
<i>MC1R</i>
<i>MITF</i>
<i>CDK4</i>
<i>POT1</i>
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