Nevus-Associated versus de novo Melanoma: Do They Have Different Characteristics and Prognoses?

Conclusions: Nevus-associated melanoma was most commonly located on the extremities and the trunk, whereas de novo melanoma was most commonly located in the head and neck and the acral region. Furthermore, nevus-associated melanoma was similar to de novo melanoma in terms of prognosis and other disease characteristics.Dermatopathology 2015;2:46-51

Source: Dermatopathology - March 31, 2015 Category: Pathology Source Type: research