RT Journal Article
SR Electronic
T1 Differences in Risk Factors for Melanoma in Young and Middle-aged Higher-risk Patients
JF In Vivo
JO In Vivo
FD International Institute of Anticancer Research
SP 703
OP 708
DO 10.21873/invivo.11827
VO 34
IS 2
A1 JOHANNA S. PALVE
A1 NIINA J. KORHONEN
A1 TIINA H. LUUKKAALA
A1 MINNA T. KÄÄRIÄINEN
YR 2020
UL http://iv.iiarjournals.org/content/34/2/703.abstract
AB Background/Aim: Differences in risk factors for melanoma between young adults (18-39 years) and middle-aged (40-60 years) are not well documented. In this study, we aimed to determine differences in risk factors and characteristics of melanoma between these groups. Patients and Methods: This retrospective study is a review on 330 patients, including 250 middle-aged and 80 young adults, during the period 2006-2016 in the Tampere university hospital, in Finland. Results: Forty-one per cent of middle-aged and 47% of young adults were defined as higher-risk patients. High nevus count was the most common host risk factor in both groups. Young were more likely to have a family history of melanoma. Middle-aged had more often excessive intermittent sun exposure and a history of sunburn. Host risk characteristics were less commonly associated with thicker melanomas. Conclusion: A high number of patients have host risk factors for melanoma. Several differences exist in risk factors and characteristics of melanomas between young adults and middle-aged patients.