Recent breakthroughs in tumor immunotherapy such as immune checkpoint blockade (ICB)
antibodies, have demonstrated the capacity of the immune system to fight cancer in a …

Cutaneous melanoma (CM) is a malignant tumor formed from pigment-producing cells
called melanocytes. It is one of the most aggressive and fatal forms of skin malignancy. In …

The incidence of primary cutaneous melanoma continues to increase each year. Melanoma
accounts for the majority of skin cancer–related deaths, but treatment is usually curative …

Melanoma is a type of skin cancer with a high mortality rate. The different types of skin
lesions result in an inaccurate diagnosis due to their high similarity. Accurate classification of …

Abstract Background The Breslow depth is an important parameter to determine the excision
margin and prognosis of melanoma. However, it is difficult to accurately determine the actual …

The appropriate use criteria process synthesizes evidence-based medicine, clinical practice
experience, and expert judgment. The American Academy of Dermatology in collaboration …

Skin cancer is a broad term used to describe a number of different malignant indications of
the skin. Skin cancers mostly comprise of the keratinocyte cancers [Basal Cell Carcinoma …

Early detection of a melanoma recurrence is a major concern for the clinician. However, the
follow-up care of melanoma patients lacks a uniform approach. Different dermatological and …

Desmoplastic melanoma (DM) is a variant of spindle cell melanoma typically found on
chronically sun-damaged skin of older individuals. Early diagnosis can be challenging …

Misdiagnosis may result from biopsy site selection, technique, or choice of transport media.
Important potential sources of error include false-negative direct immunofluorescence …