Primary Melanoma Location on the Scalp is an Important Risk Factor for Brain Metastasis: A Study of 1,687 Patients with Cutaneous Head and Neck Melanomas

Background Primary cutaneous head and neck melanomas (HNM) are reported to be associated with a higher incidence of brain metastasis than trunk and limb melanomas (TLM). In this study, the incidence of brain metastases in patients with HNM and risk factors for the development of brain metastases were analyzed.