Predictors of mucosal melanoma survival in a population-based setting

This population-based study underscores that extracutaneous melanomas are rare and aggressive neoplasms. Poorer survival in patients with mucosal melanoma was observed in relation to stage and anatomic site, but not tumor thickness (i.e., Breslow depth) or patient race/ethnicity. Due to the poor prognosis for all stages of mucosal melanoma, dermatologists should consider incorporating examination of the oropharynx and genitalia in the full body skin exam.