Prognostic Impact of Detection Patterns, Reasons for Consultation, and Sex Differences in Melanoma Among Young Adults: A 30-Year Retrospective Cohort Study.
BACKGROUND Melanoma in young adults causes substantial years of life lost because deaths occur early. Detection pathways, reasons for consultation, and sex differences may influence tumor thickness and prognosis, but evidence in this age group remains limited. METHODS We conducted a retrospective cohort study of pati...