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  • Title: Melanoma: latest diagnosis methods, surgical treatments and follow-up procedures.
    Author: Cornish D, Smith M, Polack EP.
    Journal: W V Med J; 2000; 96(6):622-5. PubMed ID: 11194094.
    Abstract:
    Melanoma is a disease that is estimated will affect approximately 1 in 80 Americans. It is a potentially lethal cutaneous malignancy that requires initial diagnosis by full thickness incisional or excisional biopsy followed by appropriate surgical care. Prospective randomized studies for adjuvant therapy with intermediate (0.76-4 mm. Breslow depth), and deeper (4 mm. or greater Breslow depth) lesions will be discussed. This paper outlines an algorithm for lifelong postoperative clinical follow-up.
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