Publication at First Faculty of Medicine, Faculty of Medicine in Pilsen |
2011
Abstract
The aim of this article is to review distinctive features of malignant melanoma in pediatric population. About 2-3% of melanomas occur in patients less than 20 years of age.
Only 0.3 % of melanomas occur prior to puberty almost always arising in giant congenital melanocytic nevi. In children, the risk factors include in particular giant congenital melanocytic nevi, familial dysplastic nevus syndrome, positive family history, UV exposure, sunburn and immunodeficiency.