Publications by authors named "Gabriella Perillo"
Article Synopsis
- - Vulvar melanoma, while rare, is the second most common vulvar cancer, making up 2% of melanomas in women, and it has unique characteristics compared to typical skin melanomas, including different risk factors and a higher chance of recurrence and multifocality.
- - A case study of a 44-year-old patient highlighted two primary vulvar melanomas on opposite sides, which appeared flat but had distinct features; this suggests that vulvar melanomas may stem from a multifocal disorder of melanocytes in the mucosal tissue.
- - Key risk factors for vulvar melanoma differ from those for skin melanoma, primarily involving chronic inflammation, genetic factors, irritants, and viral infections, emphasizing the need for thorough inspections of the
Eyelid melanoma (EM) is a malignant neoplasm accounting for around 1% of eyelid malignancies. Because of its rarity, most of our knowledge of EM is currently based on studies of cutaneous melanomas located elsewhere. Accordingly, this study aimed to specifically evaluate EM characteristics, management strategies, and prognosis.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFDespite being early-stage tumors, thin cutaneous melanomas contribute significantly to mortality and have a rising incidence. A retrospective case-control study was performed to identify clinical-dermoscopic and histopathological variables linked to local and distant metastases in melanomas ≤0.8 mm.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFOral targeted therapy with hedgehog pathway inhibitors has revolutionized the standard of care for patients with advanced basal cell carcinoma (BCC). These patients are frail and elderly, have various comorbidities, and receive pharmacological polytherapy. Moreover, adverse events may have a significant impact on therapeutic adherence, which must be managed by the clinician.
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