Case Series of Acral and Mucosal Melanoma in a Diverse Patient Population
INTRODUCTION
Melanoma accounts for only 1% of all skin cancers but is responsible for most skin cancer-related deaths.1 Acral and mucosal melanoma (AMM) accounts for only 4% of all new melanomas but is associated with poorer prognosis.2 Patients of color are disproportionately affected by AMM. Elucidating the clinical, genetic, and environmental features of AMM can guide advancements in the …
INTRODUCTION
Melanoma accounts for only 1% of all skin cancers but is responsible for most skin cancer-related deaths.1 Acral and mucosal melanoma (AMM) accounts for only 4% of all new melanomas but is associated with poorer prognosis.2 Patients of color are disproportionately affected by AMM. Elucidating the clinical, genetic, and environmental features of AMM can guide advancements in the … Continue reading "Case Series of Acral and Mucosal Melanoma in a Diverse Patient Population"
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