Articles with "melanoma trunk" as a keyword



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Long-term outcomes of Mohs micrographic surgery for invasive melanoma of the trunk and proximal extremities.

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Published in 2020 at "Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology"

DOI: 10.1016/j.jaad.2020.07.113

Abstract: BACKGROUND Microscopic evaluation of the entire surgical margin during excision of cutaneous malignancies results in the highest rates of complete excision and lowest rates of true local scar recurrence. Few studies demonstrate the outcomes of… read more here.

Keywords: invasive melanoma; melanoma trunk; proximal extremities; trunk proximal ... See more keywords
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Morbidity and Mortality of Melanoma on the Trunk and Extremities Treated With Mohs Surgery Versus Wide Excision: A Systematic Review

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Published in 2021 at "Dermatologic Surgery"

DOI: 10.1097/dss.0000000000003250

Abstract: Supplemental Digital Content is Available in the Text. BACKGROUND Recommendations for the approved use of Mohs surgery for cutaneous melanoma on the trunk and extremities remain uncertain. OBJECTIVE To compare survival and recurrence between patients… read more here.

Keywords: wide excision; treated mohs; mohs surgery; trunk extremities ... See more keywords