Superficial spreading malignant melanoma: complete remission after surgical excision
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2013-06
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Semkova, K.
Chernev, G.
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Централна медицинска библиотека - МУ София / Central medical Library - MU Sofia
Резюме
as the most common form of cutaneous melanoma in Caucasians.
The average age at diagnosis is in the fifth decade, and it tends to occur on sunexposed
areas of the skin, especially on the backs of males. Surgery to remove
melanoma is the standard initial treatment. However, the surgical approach to every
melanoma should be customized based on the specific details of the patient and
the melanoma, location of the primary tumor, and how the resultant wound could
be finally closed. A simple excision of a melanoma can usually be accomplished by
sewing the skin together, resulting in a linear scar, as in our patient. We present a
72-year-old patient with SSM on his back. Eliptical excision with 2 cm margins and
very good cosmetic results was performed. The examination of the slides revealed
clear margins. The patient remained disease-free at 6 months follow-up.
Описание
Address for correspondence:
Kristina Semkova, MD, PhD;
Department of Dermatology and Venereology;
University Hospital Aleksandrovska;
1 Gеоrgi Sofiiski street;
1431 Sofia, Bulgaria;
e-mail: kristina_semkova@yahoo.com
Ключови думи
Superficial spreading type of malignant melanoma - SSM, surgery, sun exposure, Melan A, S-100
Цитирания
K. Semkova and G. Chernev. Superficial spreading malignant melanoma: complete remission after surgical excision - Acta medica bulgarica , 40, 2013, No 1, 90-95.