학술논문
Impact of chronic mechanical stress on the distribution and delineation of plantar acral melanomas.
Document Type
Article
Source
Subject
*STRAINS & stresses (Mechanics)
*STRESS concentration
*HEEL bone
*SURGICAL margin
*IMPACT (Mechanics)
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ISSN
0011-9059
Abstract
This article discusses the impact of chronic mechanical stress on the distribution and delineation of plantar acral melanomas (AM). AM is a rare type of melanoma that is most commonly found on the plantar surfaces of the feet. The study analyzed data from a Brazilian population over a 15-year period and found that there was a greater concentration of AMs in stress-bearing areas, particularly in the calcaneus region. The study also observed a significant association between the location of the tumor and the definition of its borders, with tumors in stress-bearing areas more likely to have poorly defined borders. The findings suggest that chronic trauma may influence the growth and appearance of AM tumors. [Extracted from the article]