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Possible induction of malignant melanoma by sunbed use
Author(s) -
HIGGINS E.M.,
DU VIVIER A.W.P.
Publication year - 1992
Publication title -
clinical and experimental dermatology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.587
H-Index - 78
eISSN - 1365-2230
pISSN - 0307-6938
DOI - 10.1111/j.1365-2230.1992.tb00232.x
Subject(s) - melanoma , malignancy , medicine , etiology , dermatology , pathology , cancer research
Summary Malignant melanoma of the female genitalia is rare. A patient who regularly used a sunbed developed a malignant melanoma after 4 years. The possible aetiological role of sunbeds in the development of such a malignancy is discussed.