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Malignes Melanom und Adipositas: eine Übersichtsarbeit

Miriam Zidane, Sebastian Theurich, Max Schlaak · Adipositas - Ursachen, Folgeerkrankungen, Therapie · 2022 · Heft 04 · S. 220-227

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Zeitschrift
Adipositas - Ursachen, Folgeerkrankungen, Therapie
Autor:innen
Miriam Zidane, Sebastian Theurich, Max Schlaak
Ausgabe
Heft 04 / 2022
Jahrgang 16
Seiten
220-227
Erschienen: 2022-12-01 00:00:00
ISSN
1865-1739
DOI
10.1055/a-1849-6722

Zusammenfassung

abstract Introduction The incidence of obesity continues to increase worldwide. Obesity is discussed as a potential risk factor for various types of cancer including malignant melanoma. This review presents the evidence for the association between obesity and malignant melanoma. Methods Selective literature search. Results Although several explanatory approaches for the association between obesity and malignant melanoma exist, these are currently not fully understood and remain subject of research. The evidence on the association between obesity and melanoma outcomes for patients without systemic therapy is low.…

Schlagworte

Melanom Adipositas Body-Mass-Index melanoma obesity Body mass index Adipositas - Ursachen Folgeerkrankungen Therapie