Thin or early melanoma, risk factors and associated mortality
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INTRODUCTION. The incidence of thin and early-stage melanoma is increasing in many populations, but the clinical significance of these lesions remains partly unknown. METHODS. Firstly, melanoma deaths in Denmark (2009-2018) were followed back to establish melanoma debut in these persons. Secondly, using national registries of cancer incidence and mortality, 27,036 persons with thin or early-stage melanoma were followed-up for melanoma death. RESULTS. It is estimated that in 11% of the persons who died from melanoma, the debut was a thin or early-stage melanoma. On follow-up of persons with thin or early-stage melanoma, the 20-year risk of dying from melanoma was 3%. CONCLUSION. The absolute risk of melanoma death after a diagnosis with thin or early-stage melanoma is low. A subgroup of patients who are at a high risk may possibly be identified by a combination of stage, thickness, ulceration and dermal mitoses.
Original language | English |
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Article number | 01220020 |
Journal | Danish Medical Journal |
Volume | 69 |
Issue number | 9 |
Number of pages | 9 |
ISSN | 2245-1919 |
Publication status | Published - 2022 |
- SEVERE HYPOGLYCEMIA, IMPAIRED AWARENESS, INVASIVE MELANOMA, INSULIN ANALOGS, IN-SITU, TYPE-1, QUEENSLAND, FREQUENCY, SURVIVAL, RATES
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