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Streamlining Cutaneous Melanomas in Young Women of the Belgian Mosan Region
Joint Authors
Piérard, Sébastien
Hermanns-Lê, Trinh
Source
Issue
Vol. 2014, Issue 2014 (31 Dec. 2014), pp.1-6, 6 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2014-02-25
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
6
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Sporadic cutaneous melanoma (SCM) has shown a dramatic increase in incidence in Caucasian populations over the past few decades.
A particular epidemiological increase was reported in women during their childbearing age.
In the Belgian Mosan region, a progressive unremitting increase in SCM incidence was noticed in young women for the past 35 years.
The vast majority of these SCMs were of the superficial type without any obvious relationship with a large number of melanocytic nevi or with signs of frequent and intense sunlight exposures as disclosed by the extent in the mosaic subclinical melanoderma.
A series of investigations pointed to a possible relationship linking the development of some SCM to the women hormonal status including the effect of hormonal disruptors.
These aspects remain, however, unsettled and controversial.
It is possible to differentiate and clearly quantify the SCM shape, size, scalloped border, and variegated pigmentation using computerized morphometry as well as fractal and multifractal methods.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Hermanns-Lê, Trinh& Piérard, Sébastien. 2014. Streamlining Cutaneous Melanomas in Young Women of the Belgian Mosan Region. BioMed Research International،Vol. 2014, no. 2014, pp.1-6.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-463298
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Hermanns-Lê, Trinh& Piérard, Sébastien. Streamlining Cutaneous Melanomas in Young Women of the Belgian Mosan Region. BioMed Research International No. 2014 (2014), pp.1-6.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-463298
American Medical Association (AMA)
Hermanns-Lê, Trinh& Piérard, Sébastien. Streamlining Cutaneous Melanomas in Young Women of the Belgian Mosan Region. BioMed Research International. 2014. Vol. 2014, no. 2014, pp.1-6.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-463298
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-463298