The diagnosis and management of the Spitz nevus in the pediatric population: a systematic review and meta-analysis protocol

Abstract Background Spitz nevi are uncommon melanocytic neoplasms found in children. Historically, the diagnosis and management of these tumors has lacked consensus among oncologists, pathologists, plastic surgeons, and dermatologists. Once interpreted and treated as a “juvenile melanoma”, many have...

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Main Authors: Jean Abboud, Michael Stein, Michele Ramien, Claudia Malic
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2017-04-01
Series:Systematic Reviews
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Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s13643-017-0477-8