Lentigo maligna melanoma in situ with neurotropism
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DOI: 10.1111/cup.13778
Abstract: Perineural invasion, or neurotropism, is defined by the presence of cancer cells either within the neuronal sheath or found along the nerves. In melanoma, it is most commonly associated with invasive desmoplastic melanoma, a melanoma… read more here.
Keywords: melanoma; neurotropism; lentigo maligna; melanoma situ ... See more keywords
ALK‐positive compound Spitz nevus with extensive perineural and intraneural neurotropism
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DOI: 10.1111/cup.13890
Abstract: Historically recognized by their characteristic histopathologic features, Spitz neoplasms are now known to be molecularly defined by mutually exclusive recurrent abnormalities that cause activation of the MAPK pathway. Spitz neoplasms with ALK rearrangements frequently demonstrate… read more here.
Keywords: neurotropism; compound spitz; alk positive; spitz ... See more keywords