Primary malignant melanoma of the lung: a case report of a rare tumor and review of the literature
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DOI: 10.1080/20009666.2018.1424485
Abstract: ABSTRACT Primary malignant melanoma of the lung (PMML) is a rare malignancy that exhibits aggressive behavior and has a very poor prognosis. We are reporting on a case of PMML in an otherwise healthy 22-year-old… read more here.
Keywords: primary malignant; case; malignant melanoma; melanoma lung ... See more keywords
Primary malignant melanoma of the lung
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DOI: 10.1097/md.0000000000008772
Abstract: Rationale: Primary malignant melanoma of the lung (PMML) is an extremely rare neoplasm with a dismal prognosis. The diagnosis of PMML is very difficult and is based on several clinical, radiological, and histopathological criteria. Patient… read more here.
Keywords: melanoma; diagnosis; primary malignant; malignant melanoma ... See more keywords
The BRAF P.V600E Mutation Status of Melanoma Lung Metastases Cannot Be Discriminated on Computed Tomography by LIDC Criteria nor Radiomics Using Machine Learning
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DOI: 10.3390/jpm11040257
Abstract: Patients with BRAF mutated (BRAF-mt) metastatic melanoma benefit significantly from treatment with BRAF inhibitors. Currently, the BRAF status is determined on archival tumor tissue or on fresh tumor tissue from an invasive biopsy. The aim… read more here.
Keywords: status; lidc criteria; lung metastases; mutation status ... See more keywords
Primary Melanoma of the Lung: A Systematic Review
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DOI: 10.3390/medicina56110576
Abstract: Background and Objectives: The respiratory apparatus, generally affected by highly aggressive tumors like lung cancer and mesothelioma, is rarely affected by primary malignant melanoma. The aim of this review was to identify cases of primary… read more here.
Keywords: melanoma; primary melanoma; review; melanoma lung ... See more keywords
Tumefactive demyelination versus tumor; A diagnostic dilemma: Role of electron microscopy
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DOI: 10.4103/ijpm.ijpm_677_17
Abstract: 1. Frenkel S, Hendler K, Pe’er J. Uveal melanoma in Israel in the last two decades: Characterization, treatment and prognosis. Isr Med Assoc J 2009;11:280‐5. 2. Chang AE, Karnell LH, Menck HR. The national cancer… read more here.
Keywords: melanoma; microscopy; melanoma lung; malignant melanoma ... See more keywords