Soft Tissue Sarcoma Mimicking Melanoma: A Systematic Review.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Sarcoma may show similarities to malignant melanoma in terms of morphologic and immunohistochemical aspects, making it difficult to differentiate between these two neoplasms during the diagnostic process. This systematic review aims to summarize available evidence on cases of sarcoma that were initially diagnosed as melanoma.

Methods

A comprehensive search of the MEDLINE/Pubmed, EMBASE, and SCOPUS databases was conducted through March 2023. We included case series and case reports of sarcoma patients that were initially diagnosed as malignant melanoma. PRISMA guidelines were followed.

Results

Twenty-three case reports and four case series with a total of 34 patients were included. The clinical presentation was heterogeneous, and the most involved anatomical

SUBMITTER: Cassalia F 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10377019 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature