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Main Anatomical Locations of Melanoma According to Sex
| Location | n (%) | Men | Women | P-value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Head and neck | 65 (17.9%) | 29 (17.7%) | 36 (18.1%) | ns |
| Trunk | 138 (38.0%) | 85 (51.8%) | 53 (26.6%) | <0.01 |
| Upper limb (excluding hand) | 51 (14.1%) | 28 (17.1%) | 23 (11.6%) | ns |
| Lower limb (excluding foot) | 73 (20.1%) | 11 (6.7%) | 62 (31.2%) | <0.01 |
| Hand | 9 (2.5%) | 3 (1.8%) | 6 (3.0%) | ns |
| Foot | 27 (7.4%) | 8 (4.9%) | 19 (9.5%) | ns |
| Total | 363 (100%) | 164 (100%) | 199 (100%) |
