Sentinel Lymph Node Biopsy in Patients With Thin Primary Cutaneous Melanoma
Article 2011 en
Authors
RM
Rajmohan Murali
LH
Lauren E. Haydu
MQ
Michael J. Quinn
Abstract
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There is a low but significant rate of SLN positivity in patients with primary melanomas 0.51 to 1.0 mm in thickness. Given its prognostic importance, SLNB should be considered in such patients, particularly if there is lymphatic permeation by melanoma at the primary tumor site. More frequent regional node field recurrences in patients with head/neck primary tumors may be a consequence of complex lymphatic drainage patterns in this region.
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