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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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Hindawi Limited
2010-01-01
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Series: | Dermatology Research and Practice |
Online Access: | http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2010/360136 |