Abstract
Malignant melanoma during pregnancy is a difficult problem as a variety of risks to both the mother and fetus must be weighed. We describe a rapidly progressive malignant melanoma diagnosed during pregnancy. There are no standarized guidelines for treatment; each case requires an individualized approach. We review the literature and present an algorithm to aid in approaching such patients.
Translated title of the contribution | Rapid growth of malignant melanoma in pregnancy |
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Original language | German |
Pages (from-to) | 126-129 |
Number of pages | 4 |
Journal | JDDG - Journal of the German Society of Dermatology |
Volume | 6 |
Issue number | 2 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 2008 Feb 1 |
Keywords
- Dermoscopy
- Malignant melanoma
- Pregnancy
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Dermatology