Abstract
In this chapter, cutaneous metastases from malignant melanoma will be analyzed from a
clinical and a prognostic point of view.
This non rare condition is often distressing for the patient, as cutaneous lesions increase
progressively in number and size and are frequently worsened by ulceration, bleeding and
pain.
After a general introduction about the incidence of cutaneous involvement in melanoma
natural history, clinical classification of skin metastases will be provided. Then, the impact
of cutaneous localizations on prognosis will be evaluated. In the last paragraph, the different
therapeutic options for the management of patients with loco-regional or diffused cutaneous
metastases will be reviewed
Lingua originale | Inglese |
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Titolo della pubblicazione ospite | Treatment of metastatic melanoma |
Editore | Intech |
Pagine | 1-15 |
Numero di pagine | 15 |
ISBN (stampa) | 9789533075747 |
Stato di pubblicazione | Pubblicato - 1 gen 2011 |
Keywords
- cutaneous metastases
- melanoma
- therapeutic perspectives