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Melanoma (Melanoma, Malignant)

A malignant neoplasm derived from cells that are capable of forming melanin, which may occur in the skin of any part of the body, in the eye, or, rarely, in the mucous membranes of the genitalia, anus, oral cavity, or other sites. It occurs mostly in adults and may originate de novo or from a pigmented nevus or malignant lentigo. Melanomas frequently metastasize widely, and the regional lymph nodes, liver, lungs, and brain are likely to be involved. The incidence of malignant skin melanomas is rising rapidly in all parts of the world. (Stedman, 25th ed; from Rook et al., Textbook of Dermatology, 4th ed, p2445)
Also Known As:
Melanoma, Malignant; Melanomas; Malignant Melanoma; Malignant Melanomas; Melanomas, Malignant
Networked: 70723 relevant articles (5412 outcomes, 13166 trials/studies)

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Disease Context: Research Results

Related Diseases

1. Neoplasms (Cancer)
2. Neoplasm Metastasis (Metastasis)
3. Melanoma (Melanoma, Malignant)
4. Skin Neoplasms (Skin Cancer)
5. Non-Small-Cell Lung Carcinoma (Carcinoma, Non-Small Cell Lung)

Experts

1. Schadendorf, Dirk: 395 articles (11/2022 - 01/2002)
2. Long, Georgina V: 293 articles (12/2022 - 04/2011)
3. Dummer, Reinhard: 281 articles (10/2022 - 03/2002)
4. Kirkwood, John M: 262 articles (11/2022 - 01/2002)
5. Ribas, Antoni: 252 articles (06/2022 - 11/2002)
6. Ascierto, Paolo A: 241 articles (11/2022 - 03/2003)
7. Scolyer, Richard A: 239 articles (10/2022 - 08/2002)
8. Garbe, Claus: 237 articles (11/2022 - 04/2003)
9. Thompson, John F: 228 articles (10/2022 - 03/2002)
10. Flaherty, Keith T: 215 articles (10/2022 - 03/2004)

Drugs and Biologics

Drugs and Important Biological Agents (IBA) related to Melanoma:
1. Immune Checkpoint InhibitorsIBA
2. IpilimumabIBA
3. Mitogen-Activated Protein Kinase Kinases (MEKs)IBA
4. VemurafenibIBA
5. VaccinesIBA
6. NivolumabIBA
7. Dacarbazine (DIC)FDA LinkGeneric
8. AntigensIBA
9. Interleukin-2 (IL2)IBA
10. AntibodiesIBA

Therapies and Procedures

1. Therapeutics
2. Immunotherapy
3. Drug Therapy (Chemotherapy)
4. Radiotherapy
5. Photochemotherapy (Photodynamic Therapy)