Factors related to the presentation of thin and thick nodular melanoma from a population-based cancer registry in Queensland Australia

摘要: Purpose: Worldwide, the incidence of thick melanoma has not declined, and nodular (NM) subtype accounts for nearly 40% newly-diagnosed melanoma. To assess differences between patients with thin (≤2.00 mm) (≥2.01 melanoma, we evaluated factors such as demographics, detection patterns, tumor visibility, physician screening NM alone compared clinical presentation anatomic location superficial spreading (SSM). Methods We utilized data from a large population-based study Queensland (Australia) residents diagnosed aged 20 to 75 years histologically confirmed first primary invasive cutaneous were eligible study, all questionnaires conducted by telephone (response rate 77.9%). Results During this four-year period, 369 interviewed, whom 56.7% tumors ≤ 2.00 mm. Men, older individuals, those who had been screened in past three more likely have greater thickness. Thickest (4 mm+) was also most common persons doctor within (OR 3.75; 95% CI 1.47-9.59). Forty-six percent (≤ reported change color, 64% SSM 26% (>2.00 mm). Conclusion Awareness related earlier potentially fatal melanomas, including benefits examination, should be useful enhancing public professional education strategies. Particular awareness warning signs associated allow prompt diagnosis treatment subtype.