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- Title
Risk factors in a cohort of patients with multiple primary melanoma.
- Authors
McMeniman, Erin; De'Ambrosis, Kathryn; De'Ambrosis, Brian
- Abstract
There are various known familial and environmental risk factors that influence the risk for melanoma. This study sought to define the risk factors for multiple primary melanoma. A telephone survey of patients with multiple primary melanomas was conducted from a private practice in south-east Queensland, in order to examine various risk factors in this cohort. Our findings of high rates of family history of melanoma (37%), and of dysplastic naevi (42%) support the influence of genotype in this high-risk group. A family history of multiple primary melanomas, seen in 17% of our patients, is a risk factor not previously reported in similar cohort studies. Sixty-eight per cent of patients had an equal or lesser degree of invasive malignancy in subsequent melanomas. Most multiple primary melanoma patients in this group (86.6%) were conducting self skin examination at least once per month. With regards to sun-protective behaviour, 85% reported regular sunscreen use and 92% reported regular use of sun-protective clothing; however, fewer had done this in childhood. Enhanced knowledge of the genetic and environmental risk factors for multiple primary melanomas can assist clinicians in assessing risk and planning surveillance of patients.
- Subjects
QUEENSLAND; COHORT analysis; MELANOMA; DISEASE risk factors; CANCER; SUNSCREENS (Cosmetics)
- Publication
Australasian Journal of Dermatology, 2010, Vol 51, Issue 4, p254
- ISSN
0004-8380
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.1111/j.1440-0960.2010.00674.x