Genetics of Uveal Melanoma and Cutaneous Melanoma: Two of a Kind?

Cutaneous melanoma and uveal melanoma both derive from melanocytes but show remarkable differences in tumorigenesis, mode of metastatic spread, genetic alterations, and therapeutic response. In this review we discuss the differences and similarities along with the genetic research techniques availab...

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Main Authors: Thomas van den Bosch, Emine Kilic, Dion Paridaens, Annelies de Klein
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Hindawi Limited 2010-01-01
Series:Dermatology Research and Practice
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2010/360136