Journal of Clinical & Experimental Dermatology Research
Open Access
ISSN: 2155-9554
+44 1478 350008
ISSN: 2155-9554
+44 1478 350008
Department of Dermatology, University of Medicine of Tirana, Tirana, Albania
Case Report
Melanoma after In-Vitro Fertilization: A Risk Factor or Just a Coincidence?
Author(s): Ritjana Mala*, Leart Berdica, Joana Thimja, Monika Fida, Anant Patil and Mohamad Goldust
Melanoma is the most dangerous type of skin cancer. Melanoma diagnosed during pregnancy or within 1 year of
delivery is defined as pregnancy-associated melanoma. Approximately 35% of women diagnosed with melanoma are
in childbearing age. Strong evidence for potential association between In-Vitro Fertilization (IVF) treatment and
hormone-related cancers is unavailable. We present a case of a 27 years old pregnant female who was diagnosed with
melanoma at 22 weeks of gestation after IVF treatment... View More»
DOI:
10.35248 / 2155-9554.22.13.614