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The genetics of melanoma

2006; MA Healthcare; Volume: 67; Issue: 6 Linguagem: Inglês

10.12968/hmed.2006.67.6.21288

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Julia Newton‐Bishop, Mark Harland, D. Timothy Bishop,

Cutaneous Melanoma Detection and Management

Melanoma is an increasingly common cancer and in order to direct preventative advice at those at risk, an understanding of susceptibility is crucial. This review summarizes what is known about common low-risk genes (such as those controlling red hair) and rare high-risk genes.