Malignant Melanoma

Joseph Califano; Melonie Nance

doi:10.1016/j.fsc.2009.05.002

Malignant Melanoma

Joseph Califano, Melonie Nance

School of Medicine

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Abstract

Malignant melanoma is the most lethal cutaneous neoplasm. Awareness, detection, and treatment along with sophistication of both the physician and patient are integral components to early recognition and cure of the disease. Diagnosis of melanoma at its earliest stage is crucial to outcome. This article discusses in depth the clinical presentation and evaluation, patterns of growth, and pathologic staging of the neoplasm and regional lymph nodes. Treatment approaches and outcomes are presented.

Original language	English (US)
Pages (from-to)	337-348
Number of pages	12
Journal	Facial Plastic Surgery Clinics of North America
Volume	17
Issue number	3
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1016/j.fsc.2009.05.002
State	Published - Aug 2009

Keywords

Cutaneous neoplasm
Diagnosis
Incidence
Malignant melanoma
Sentinel lymph node biopsy
Skin cancer
Treatment

ASJC Scopus subject areas

Surgery

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