Most specialists can't spot the difference between a Spitz nevus and a melanoma lesion. Atypical Spitz tumors are associated with a good prognosis, but spitzoid melanoma can be deadly, a 10-year ...

The first description of a particular melanocytic nevus found in relatives from six cases of melanoma was made in 1978. [1] Although initially coined B-K moles, these moles soon acquired the name ...

Childhood melanoma, while rare, represents the most prevalent form of skin cancer among pediatric populations. Among its various subtypes, Spitz tumors are of particular interest due to their distinct ...

Melanoma is rare in children. However, the clinical features of the disease in this population have been well-documented through single-institution experiences and population-based analyses. Still, ...

Melanoma in children is a rare entity. Based on 2006–2010 SEER data, it is estimated that melanoma accounts for approximately 2% of all malignances in patients younger than 20. 1 The majority of these ...