Melanoma: workup and surveillance

Scott D Lifchez; J Alex Kelamis

doi:10.1016/j.cps.2009.08.004

Melanoma: workup and surveillance

Clin Plast Surg. 2010 Jan;37(1):55-63. doi: 10.1016/j.cps.2009.08.004.

Authors

Scott D Lifchez¹, J Alex Kelamis

Affiliation

¹ Division of Plastic Surgery, Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, 4940 Eastern Avenue, Suite A520, Baltimore, MD 21224, USA. slifche1@jhmi.edu

PMID: 19914458
DOI: 10.1016/j.cps.2009.08.004

Abstract

There is no clear consensus on the best means of detecting melanoma, particularly recurrence of melanoma. Physical examination remains paramount, but other means have been recommended also. This article provides a survey of these means.

Publication types

Review

MeSH terms

Humans
Melanoma / diagnosis*
Melanoma / pathology
Melanoma / secondary
Prognosis
Sentinel Lymph Node Biopsy
Skin Neoplasms / diagnosis*
Skin Neoplasms / pathology