Nevus Count, Pigmentary Characteristics, and Melanoma-specific Mortality among Norwegian Women with Melanoma >1.0 mm Thick

• Main Authors: Ashley Ahimbisibwe (Author), Morten Valberg (Author), Adele C. Green (Author), Reza Ghiasvand (Author), Corina S. Rueegg (Author), Raju Rimal (Author), Elisabete Weiderpass (Author), Torkjel M. Sandanger (Author), Trude E. Robsahm (Author), Marit B. Veierød (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Medical Journals Sweden, 2023-04-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
• Online Access: Connect to this object online.

Little is known about if and how nevi and pigmentation are associated with melanoma-specific mortality. However, increased melanoma awareness in people with lighter pigmentation and many nevi may result in earlier diagnosis of thinner less-lethal tumors. The aim of this study was to investigate asso...