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Rapid growth of malignant melanoma in pregnancy
Author(s) -
Sato Tomotaka,
Ishiko Akira,
Saito Masataka,
Tanaka Masaru,
Ishimoto Hitoshi,
Amagai Masayuki
Publication year - 2008
Publication title -
jddg: journal der deutschen dermatologischen gesellschaft
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.463
H-Index - 60
eISSN - 1610-0387
pISSN - 1610-0379
DOI - 10.1111/j.1610-0387.2007.06400.x
Subject(s) - melanoma , pregnancy , medicine , fetus , obstetrics , cancer research , biology , genetics
Summary Malignant melanoma during pregnancy is a difficult problem as a variety of risks to both the mother and fetus must be weighed. We describe a rapidly progressive malignant melanoma diagnosed during pregnancy. There are no standarized guidelines for treatment; each case requires an individualized approach. We review the literature and present an algorithm to aid in approaching such patients.