"Melanoma" is a descriptor in the National Library of Medicine's controlled vocabulary thesaurus,
MeSH (Medical Subject Headings). Descriptors are arranged in a hierarchical structure,
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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)
| Descriptor ID |
D008545
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| MeSH Number(s) |
C04.557.465.625.650.510 C04.557.580.625.650.510 C04.557.665.510
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| Concept/Terms |
Melanoma- Melanoma
- Melanomas
- Malignant Melanoma
- Malignant Melanomas
- Melanoma, Malignant
- Melanomas, Malignant
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| Year | Major Topic | Minor Topic | Total |
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| 1995 | 6 | 1 | 7 |
| 1996 | 4 | 1 | 5 |
| 1997 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 1998 | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| 1999 | 9 | 1 | 10 |
| 2000 | 5 | 0 | 5 |
| 2001 | 5 | 1 | 6 |
| 2002 | 5 | 2 | 7 |
| 2003 | 4 | 0 | 4 |
| 2004 | 9 | 1 | 10 |
| 2005 | 6 | 4 | 10 |
| 2006 | 12 | 0 | 12 |
| 2007 | 5 | 2 | 7 |
| 2008 | 10 | 2 | 12 |
| 2009 | 11 | 1 | 12 |
| 2010 | 9 | 3 | 12 |
| 2011 | 11 | 2 | 13 |
| 2012 | 19 | 2 | 21 |
| 2013 | 17 | 2 | 19 |
| 2014 | 13 | 2 | 15 |
| 2015 | 17 | 2 | 19 |
| 2016 | 15 | 0 | 15 |
| 2017 | 19 | 1 | 20 |
| 2018 | 14 | 0 | 14 |
| 2019 | 18 | 1 | 19 |
| 2020 | 12 | 2 | 14 |
| 2021 | 13 | 2 | 15 |
| 2022 | 11 | 0 | 11 |
| 2023 | 17 | 0 | 17 |
| 2024 | 10 | 2 | 12 |
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Below are the most recent publications written about "Melanoma" by people in Profiles.
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Impact of steroid-sparing immunosuppressive agents on tumor outcome in the context of cancer immunotherapy with highlight on melanoma: a systematic literature review and meta-analysis. Front Immunol. 2024; 15:1499478.
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Society of Surgical Oncology Consensus Statement: Assessing the Evidence for and Utility of Gene Expression Profiling of Primary Cutaneous Melanoma. Ann Surg Oncol. 2025 Mar; 32(3):1429-1442.
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The impact of demographics and socioeconomic status on the receipt of immunotherapy for stage III melanoma. Surg Oncol. 2024 Dec; 57:102156.
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NK Receptor Signaling Lowers TCR Activation Threshold, Enhancing Selective Recognition of Cancer Cells by TAA-Specific CTLs. Cancer Immunol Res. 2024 Oct 01; 12(10):1421-1437.
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Incidental detection of non-melanoma neoplasms in sentinel lymph node biopsy for melanoma staging: A retrospective case series. J Cutan Pathol. 2024 Dec; 51(12):1000-1007.
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Establishing Consensus for Mohs Micrographic Surgical Techniques in the Treatment of Melanoma in Situ for Future Clinical Trials: A Modified Delphi Study. J Natl Compr Canc Netw. 2024 07 30; 22(8).
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Assessing the Impact of Visual and Audio Media on Sunscreen Use Among People of Color: Pre- and Post-Survey. J Drugs Dermatol. 2024 Jul 01; 23(7):525-528.
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The Impact of Next-generation Sequencing on Interobserver Agreement and Diagnostic Accuracy of Desmoplastic Melanocytic Neoplasms. Am J Surg Pathol. 2024 Jun 01; 48(6):708-718.
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BRAF Mutated and Morphologically Spitzoid Tumors, a Subgroup of Melanocytic Neoplasms Difficult to Distinguish From True Spitz Neoplasms. Am J Surg Pathol. 2024 May 01; 48(5):538-545.
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Pigmented Epithelioid Melanocytoma of the Penis: A Case Report. Urology. 2024 May; 187:86-89.