Extensive regression in pigmented skin lesions: a dangerous confounding feature

• Main Authors: Aimilios Lallas (Author), Zoe Apalla (Author), Elvira Moscarella (Author), Iris Zalaudek (Author), Thrasivoulos Tzellos (Author), Ioanna Lefaki (Author), Carlo Cota (Author), Giuseppe Argenziano (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Mattioli1885, 2012-04-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Spontaneous regression in melanomas is not an uncommon phenomenon, as it has been described in 10-35% of primary cutaneous lesions [1]. Regression does not appear to predict a more favorable course, since even fully regressed melanomas may progress into metastatic disease [2]. Several dermoscopic fe...