Abstract
![CDATA[Melanoma classically occurs in fair-skinned individuals of European origin. It is therefore surprising that the earliest evidence of melanoma has been found in the skeletons and skin of pre-Columbian, non-European mummies discovered in the foothills of the Peruvian Andes [1]. As well as widespread metastases in bone, rounded melanotic masses were identified in the skin of these mummies. Carbon dating has indicated that these individuals died around 2400 years ago.]]
Original language | English |
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Title of host publication | Melanoma: A Modern Multidisciplinary Approach |
Editors | Adam I. Riker |
Place of Publication | Switzerland |
Publisher | Springer |
Pages | 1-13 |
Number of pages | 13 |
ISBN (Electronic) | 9783319783109 |
ISBN (Print) | 9783319783093 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 2018 |
Keywords
- history
- melanoma