Microscopic melanoma metastases may occur in lymph nodes other than the hottest node, thus warranting their removal, according to results of a single-institution study.
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Advanced melanoma risk greater in organ transplant recipients compared with general population
Organ transplant recipients had a greater risk of advanced melanomas at diagnosis and melanoma-specific death compared with the general population, according to recently published study results.
Overcoming Beta-Catenin Signaling May Improve Immunotherapy for Melanoma
Researchers from the University of Chicago in Illinois have found that metastatic melanoma tumors shield themselves from T cells by producing high levels of beta-catenin, and that beta-catenin prevents T cell invasion and ultimately undermines immunotherapy, a new study published in the journal Nature has shown.
Granularity, angulated lines characteristics of melanomas on nonfacial chronically sun-damaged skin
Lesions manifesting dermoscopic structures including granularity, angulated lines or certain dermoscopic patterns were most frequent characteristics of melanomas on nonfacial chronically sun-damaged skin, according to study results.