Search for dissertations about: "melanocytic nevus"
Found 3 swedish dissertations containing the words melanocytic nevus.
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1. Identification and clinical evaluation of senescence-associated markers to distinguish melanocytic nevi from melanomas
Abstract : Melanoma is a form of cancer that develops in melanocytes. While it represents only 5% of skin malignancies, it is the most aggressive and lethal. Benign proliferation of these cells form the melanocytic nevi. The definitive diagnosis of melanocytic nevi or melanoma lesions is histopathologic. READ MORE
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2. Analysis of Sun-Damaged Skin and Epidermal p53 Clones
Abstract : Sun-damaged skin is a relevant target tissue for studying the development of skin cancer. The aim of the present study was to investigate the epidermal response to ultraviolet radiation (UVR) in human skin in vivo and in vitro and to explore the mutagenic effect of UVA. READ MORE
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3. Skin cancer in organ transplant recipients : histopathological and epidemiological studies
Abstract : Organ transplant recipients (OTRs) have an increased risk of developing a broad spectrum of cancer types, mainly skin cancer. Posttransplantation risk and incidence vary among the three major skin cancer types: cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma (SCC), basal cell carcinoma (BCC), and cutaneous malignant melanoma (melanoma). READ MORE