ReviewCurrent oncology reports2024
Melanoma in Pediatric and Young Adult Patients.
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Abstract
purpose of reviewMelanoma in younger individuals has different clinical presentations, histologic characteristics and prognosis from older patients. This review summarizes key differences and important new insights into pediatric and young adult melanoma, as well as recent evolutions in treatment. RECENT
findingsMolecular techniques have improved the classification of melanocytic neoplasms, and are especially useful in the workup of the diagnostically challenging lesions frequent in this age group. Molecular evaluation highlights differences between melanoma and atypical lesions with Spitz-like morphology, and should routinely be incorporated for diagnosing and classifying Spitzoid melanocytic to guide prognostication and treatment. Once diagnosed, the management of bona fide melanoma in children and young adults is largely similar to older patients, while the optimal management of lesions such as atypical Spitz tumors remains uncertain. Increased awareness of the presentation and diagnostic characteristics of melanoma in young individuals will allow earlier detection, and improved diagnostic techniques will allow optimum management without over- or under-treatment.
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