Nevus clustering on the back associated with in situ melanoma in a Queensland melanoma high-risk cohort

Journal of Investigative Dermatology 2026 Open access

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Authors: Dilki Jayasinghe, Joachim Torrano, Brigid Betz-Stablein, M. Janda, Mitchell S. Stark, H. Peter Soyer
DOI: 10.1016/j.jid.2026.03.044
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Abstract

Statistical modelling approaches to objectively identify non-random distributions of melanocytic nevi, termed ‘clustering’ and ‘dispersion’ phenotypes, were previously described by Chousakos et al. (Chousakos et al., 2022) and our group (Jayasinghe et al., 2023, Jaysinghe, 2023) (Supplementary Figure S1). Chousakos et al. (2022) analyzed melanoma and nevus distribution patterns across the back of 311 high-risk melanoma patients (age range = 30‒49 years; NY, US) and observed significant clustering in average(Chousakos et al., 2022).

Fields of Study & Subjects

Cutaneous Melanoma Detection and Management Melanoma and MAPK Pathways melanin and skin pigmentation

Publication details

Journal / source
Journal of Investigative Dermatology
Publisher
Elsevier BV
Volume
146
Issue
10
Pages
2910-2914.e3
Publication date
1 May 2026
Language
EN