Skin Manifestations of Systemic Cancers
Dermatoses of the skin, and their relevance to the early detection of many systemic forms of cancer, are reviewed.
Dermatoses of the skin, and their relevance to the early detection of many systemic forms of cancer, are reviewed.
Researchers studied a total of 1903 cases of pediatric melanoma and patients were 54.4% female, the mean age was 12.4 years, and 89.8% were White.
During a skin examination, a protuberant reddened nodule is found on the scalp of a 62-year-old man that was partially covered by his hair. Can you make the diagnosis?
A 60-year-old woman presents with brown spot on her back during a full-body skin examination. Can you make the diagnosis?
A 92-year-old man is referred for evaluation and treatment of a nonhealing growth on his nose. Can you diagnose this case?
The myeloid index score captures the prognostic value of blood myeloid cells and may be used in the management of patients with melanoma.
A structured surveillance program for high-risk melanoma patients can be scaled and successfully replicated even in a primary care skin cancer clinic.
A team of international researchers sought to confirm a “dual pathway hypothesis” for the development of melanoma.
Concomitant treatment of common comorbidities of HS, including anxiety and depression, metabolic syndrome, and smoking, may improve treatment outcomes.
Patients may neglect their skin health when the weather gets cold, but they remain at risk of damaging their skin and developing cancer in the winter, too. What winter-specific risk factors can clinicians discuss with patients?