Melanoma in Chile: demographics and clinico-pathological features.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Melanoma incidence is rising globally, yet epidemiological data from Latin America remain limited. In low- and middle-income countries, such data are essential for shaping evidence-based public health strategies.

Objectives

To describe the demographic, clinical, and pathological characteristics of melanoma in Chile using a multi-institutional registry.

Methods

We conducted a multicenter observational cohort study including patients ≥18 years with histologically confirmed melanoma diagnosed between 2014 and 2022 at one public and one private tertiary center in Santiago. Demographic, clinical, pathological, molecular, and survival data for cutaneous melanoma were analyzed using descriptive and survival statistics.

Results

A total of 1,037 patients were

SUBMITTER: Koch Hein EC 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12454050 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature