Epidemiology and Biological Features of Melanoma

Dear Colleagues,

Malignant melanomas arising from pigment-producing melanocytes have shown an increasing incidence in recent years. Melanocytes are predominantly found in the skin and eyes, and to a lesser extent in other tissues throughout the body. Exposure to sunlight is considered the main risk factor for genetic mutations and the subsequent malignant transformation from benign melanocytes to malignant melanoma. The most common type of melanoma is the cutaneous melanoma, which accounts for over 90% of all melanomas, while the ocular melanoma accounts for about 5% of all melanomas. In this Special Issue, we will publish original research articles and reviews providing new insights into the epidemiology and biology of malignant melanomas.

Prof. Dr. Ludwig M. Heindl
Prof. Dr. Jochen Sven Utikal
Guest Editors

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