Acral lentiginous melanoma – Is inflammation the missing link?

We propose that repetitive chronic microtrauma, in susceptible individuals, is a significant causative factor in the development of acral lentiginous melanoma (ALM). This observational study documents a possible correlation between anatomical site of ALM and recognised high-pressure sites on the pla...

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Main Authors: Al-Hassani, F., Chang, C., Peach, H.
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