Defining the patient at high risk for melanoma Journal Article
| Authors: | Psaty, E. L.; Scope, A.; Halpern, A. C.; Marghoob, A. A. |
| Article Title: | Defining the patient at high risk for melanoma |
| Abstract: | In this practical review, we aim to help clinicians identify patients who are at significant risk of developing malignant melanoma. Universal screening is challenging, thus it is important to effectively single out patients who have a high risk of developing the disease. We provide a summary of pertinent questions to review when taking the patient's history, point out the phenotypic features to note during skin examination, and suggest risk stratification as a means to plan initial and long-term surveillance strategy. We mention personal and family history of melanoma as prime risk factors for melanoma, yet the review also focuses on the patient who has no history of melanoma, either in himself or his family, and the proper ways to evaluate his likelihood of developing the disease. © 2010 The International Society of Dermatology. |
| Keywords: | clinical feature; review; anamnesis; cancer risk; ultraviolet radiation; phenotype; genetic predisposition to disease; melanoma; skin pigmentation; sun exposure; nevus; risk factors; cancer screening; mass screening; epiluminescence microscopy; high risk patient; age; risk assessment; nevus, pigmented; early diagnosis; family history; genetic susceptibility; skin examination; sex difference; symptomatology; ultraviolet rays; skin diseases; self examination; stratification; sunbathing; dysplastic nevus syndrome |
| Journal Title: | International Journal of Dermatology |
| Volume: | 49 |
| Issue: | 4 |
| ISSN: | 0011-9059 |
| Publisher: | Wiley Blackwell |
| Date Published: | 2010-04-01 |
| Start Page: | 362 |
| End Page: | 376 |
| Language: | English |
| DOI: | 10.1111/j.1365-4632.2010.04381.x |
| PUBMED: | 20465687 |
| PROVIDER: | scopus |
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| Notes: | --- - "Cited By (since 1996): 2" - "Export Date: 20 April 2011" - "CODEN: IJDEB" - "Source: Scopus" |
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