MELANOMA: PLACENTAL AND FETAL METASTASIS

Course overview

The incidence of placental and placental/fetal metastasis of all types of cancer is increasing; although fewer than 100 cases have been reported in the research literature since the mid-1800s, more than 20% of those cases have occurred in the last 10 years. Melanoma presents the highest risk of placental and placental/fetal metastasis even though it is not the most common cancer during pregnancy. This continuing education module is designed to give the reader/learner an increased understanding of relevant research on placental and fetal metastasis of melanoma, including evidence-based information on risk, clinical presentation, symptoms, and treatment, and to aid in caring for the patient with this diagnosis. Readers may explore any or all of the topics. One contact hour of continuing education credit is available for those who successfully complete the post-test and evaluation form.