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- Title
Differences in Clinicopathological Features and Distribution of Risk Factors in Italian Melanoma Patients.
- Authors
Fava, P.; Astrua, C.; Chiarugi, A.; Crocetti, E.; Pimpinelli, N.; Fargnoli, M.C.; Maurichi, A.; Rubegni, P.; Manganoni, A.M.; Bottoni, U.; Catricalà, C.; Cavicchini, S.; Santinami, M.; Alaibac, M.; Annetta, A.; Borghi, A.; Calzavara Pinton, P.; Capizzi, R.; Clerico, R.; Colombo, E.
- Abstract
Background: No studies are available in the literature on the distribution of different melanoma features and risk factors in the Italian geographical areas. Objective: To identify the differences in clinical-pathological features of melanoma, the distribution of risk factors and sun exposure in various Italian macro-areas. Methods: Multicentric-observational study involving 1,472 melanoma cases (713 north, 345 centre, 414 south) from 26 referral centres belonging to the Italian Multidisciplinary Group for Melanoma. Results: Melanoma patients in northern regions are younger, with thinner melanoma, multiple primaries, lower-intermediate phototype and higher counts of naevi with respect to southern patients; detection of a primary was mostly connected with a physician examination, while relatives were more involved in the south. Northern patients reported a more frequent use of sunbeds and occurrence of sunburns before melanoma despite sunscreen use and a lower sun exposure during the central hours of the day. Conclusions: The understanding of differences in risk factors distribution could represent the basis for tailored prevention programmes. © 2015 S. Karger AG, Basel
- Publication
Dermatology (10188665), 2015, Vol 230, Issue 3, p256
- ISSN
1018-8665
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.1159/000368775