Korean J Dermatol.
2003 Jan;41(1):43-47.
Clinical and Histopathological Study of Cutaneous Melanoma in Korea
- Affiliations
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- 1Department of Dermatology, University of Ulsan, Korea. miumiu@amc.seoul.kr
- 2Department of Dermatology, Pusan National University, Korea.
- 3Department of Dermatology, Kyung Hee University, Korea.
- 4Department of Dermatology, Catholic University of Daegu School of Medicine, Korea.
- 5Department of Dermatology, Korea University, Korea.
- 6Department of Dermatology, S&U Clinic, Korea.
- 7Department of Dermatology, Dankook University, Korea.
- 8Department of Dermatology, Hallym University, Korea.
- 9Department of Dermatology, Ewha Womans University, Korea.
- 10Department of Dermatology, Chungnam National University, Korea.
- 11Department of Dermatology, Kosin Medical College, Korea.
- 12Department of Dermatology, National Medical Center, Korea.
- 13Department of Dermatology, Chonju Presbyterian Medical Center, Korea.
- 14Department of Dermatology, Seoul National University, Korea.
- 15Department of Dermatology, Catholic University Medical College, Korea.
- 16Department of Dermatology, Gyeongsang National University, Korea.
- 17Department of Dermatology, Chonnam National University, Korea.
- 18Department of Dermatology, Chungbuk National University, Korea.
- 19Department of Dermatology, Keimyung University, Korea.
- 20Department of Dermatology, Kyungpook National University, Korea.
- 21Department of Dermatology, Inje University, Korea.
- 22Department of Dermatology, Yonsei University Wonju College of Medicine, Korea.
- 23Department of Dermatology, Sungkyunkwan University, Korea.
- 24Department of Dermatology, Chonbuk National University, Korea.
- 25Department of Dermatology, Ji and Mi Clinic, Korea.
- 26Department of Dermatology, Nova Clinic, Korea.
Abstract
- BACKGROUND
Malignant melanoma in Korea has been increasing as in other countries, but there is no nationwide survey of malignant melanoma in Korea. OBJECTIVE: The aim of this study was to document the clinical and histopathological features of cutaneous melanoma in Korea. METHODS: The Dermatopathology Research Group conducted a review of nationwide collection of 109 primary cutaneous melanomas, diagnosed at 23 institutes over a recent 3-year period. Clinical records and pathology slides of the patients were reviewed retrospectively. RESULTS AND CONCLUSION: The peak age was the 7th decade with the mean age of 58.1 years. Korea has a higher rate of acral melanoma and much lower rate of lentigo maligna melanoma. .Major component tumor cell was spindle cell type. Clark level of tumor was III or more and Breslow depth was 2mm or more at the time of the first diagnosis in many cases (62%). Pre-existing melanocytic nevus was present in a few cases (3 cases). All these features suggest that the racial difference between the Korean and the Caucasian is evident. We also suggest that an early detection program is very important to cure this malignant tumor.
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