TY - CHAP M1 - Book, Section TI - Malignant Melanoma of the Head and Neck A1 - Chan, Yvonne A1 - Goddard, John C. Y1 - 2019 N1 - T2 - K.J. Lee’s Essential Otolaryngology: Head and Neck Surgery, 12e AB - 91,270 estimated new cases of malignant melanoma in the United States in 2018.9,320 estimated deaths from melanoma in the United States in 2018.20% to 30% of melanomas are located in the head and neck region.Alarming increases in incidence (5% per year) and mortality (2% per year).Highest incidence in areas with high sun-exposure and populations with fair skin (eg, Australia). SN - PB - McGraw-Hill Education CY - New York, NY Y2 - 2024/04/19 UR - accesssurgery.mhmedical.com/content.aspx?aid=1172371676 ER -