Resumen
Melanoma is a common skin cancer that can occur on any part of the body. The localization of these lesions influences the incidence and overall outcome. The aim of our study was to analyze the epidemiology, treatment patterns, and survival of patients with melanomas arising on the upper extremities and shoulders and to identify potential differences with melanomas on other parts of the body. We report the specific epidemiology of the upper extremities and shoulders and demonstrate a difference from other sites in terms of age, sex, treatment, and survival. This knowledge will help practitioners improve the quality of management of melanoma.