Epidemiological and histopathological profile of cutaneous melanoma at a center in northeastern Brazil from 2000 to 2010

Epidemiological and histopathological profile of cutaneous melanoma at a center in northeastern Brazil from 2000 to 2010

BACKGROUND: While representing only 3-4% of malignant skin tumors, cutaneous melanoma is the most aggressive and lethal. Statistical knowledge about the biological behavior of this tumor is essential for guiding daily outpatient practice and aiding public health policies.OBJECTIVES: To analyze the p...

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Main Authors: Camila Maria Arruda Vilanova, Rafael Bandeira Lages, Sahâmia Martins Ribeiro, Isabella Parente Almeida, Lina Gomes dos Santos, Sabas Carlos Vieira
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Sociedade Brasileira de Dermatologia 2013-08-01
Series:Anais Brasileiros de Dermatologia
Subjects:
Epidemiology
Melanoma
Neoplasm metastasis
Neoplasms, unknown primary
Skin neoplasms
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