Desmoplastic Melanoma : Report of 5 Cases
Joint Authors
Bassissi, S.
Farisoglio, C.
Ungari, M.
Manganoni, A. M.
Calzavara-Pinton, P. G.
Facchetti, F.
Braga, D.
Source
Dermatology Research and Practice
Issue
Vol. 2009, Issue 2009 (31 Dec. 2009), pp.1-3, 3 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2009-11-30
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
3
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Background.
The clinical presentation of desmoplastic melanoma is often challenging.
We report the experience of the Melanoma Unit of Spedali Civili University Hospital of Brescia, Italy.
Method.
Study subjects were drawn from 1770 patients with histologica confirmed melanoma.
Within this group, desmoplastic melanoma developed in 5 patients.
For each diagnosed melanoma, histological characteristics, treatment, and outcomes were evaluated.
Results.
Of the 5 patients described in this study, 2 were males and 3 females.
The average age was 62.4 years ranging from 56 to 68 years.
Breslow thickness ranged from 2.1 to 12 mm with a mean thickness of 5.8 mm.
Primary treatment of 5 patients included a wide local excision of their primary lesions.
Conclusions.
Desmoplastic melanoma is a rare neoplasm which clinically may mimic other tumours or cutaneous infiltrate of uncertain significance.
The diagnosis is hiastopathological and radical resection is necessary.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Manganoni, A. M.& Farisoglio, C.& Bassissi, S.& Braga, D.& Facchetti, F.& Ungari, M.…[et al.]. 2009. Desmoplastic Melanoma : Report of 5 Cases. Dermatology Research and Practice،Vol. 2009, no. 2009, pp.1-3.
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Modern Language Association (MLA)
Manganoni, A. M.…[et al.]. Desmoplastic Melanoma : Report of 5 Cases. Dermatology Research and Practice No. 2009 (2009), pp.1-3.
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American Medical Association (AMA)
Manganoni, A. M.& Farisoglio, C.& Bassissi, S.& Braga, D.& Facchetti, F.& Ungari, M.…[et al.]. Desmoplastic Melanoma : Report of 5 Cases. Dermatology Research and Practice. 2009. Vol. 2009, no. 2009, pp.1-3.
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Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-489817