Recent advancements in the diagnosis and treatment of acral melanoma
- Author:
ALHASKAWI AHMAD
1
;
Sohaib Hasan Abdullah EZZI
;
DONG YANZHAO
;
ZHOU HAIYING
;
WANG ZEWEI
;
LAI JINGTIAN
;
YAO CHENGJUN
;
KOTA Goutham VISHNU
;
Mohamed Hasan Abdulla Hasan ABDULLA
;
LU HUI
Author Information
- Keywords: Acral melanoma; Acral lentiginous melanoma; Acral nevus; Cutaneous malignant melanoma; Dermoscopy; Oncolytic virotherapy
- From: Journal of Zhejiang University. Science. B 2024;25(2):106-122
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
- Abstract: Acral melanoma(AM)is the most common histologic subtype of melanoma in dark-skinned patients and is associated with a worse prognosis and a high mortality rate,largely due to the inconspicuous nature of early-stage lesions,which can lead to late diagnosis.Because of the overlapping clinical and histopathological features of AM with other forms of cutaneous melanomas,early detection of AM requires a multidisciplinary approach that integrates various diagnostic modalities,including clinical examination,dermoscopy,histopathology,molecular testing,radiological imaging,and blood tests.While surgery is the preferred method of treatment for AM,other therapeutic options may be employed based on the stage and underlying etiology of the disease.Immune checkpoint inhibitors,molecular targeted therapy,radiotherapy,chemotherapy,and oncolytic virotherapy represent promising advanced treatment options for AM.In this review,we provide an overview of the latest advancements in diagnostic and therapeutic methods for AM,highlighting the importance of early detection and the prompt,individualized management of this challenging disease.
