Controversies in the management of malignant melanoma.
Early recognition and treatment of malignant melanoma may lead to a better prognosis. Lesions < 0.76 mm thick need only simple excision. There is little evidence that prophylactic lymphadenectomy is of benefit in advanced lesions. Multiple small recurrences can be effectively treated using the carbon dioxide laser.
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Westminster Hospital, London.
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D010478:Chemotherapy, Cancer, Regional Perfusion; D005121:Extremities; D006801:Humans; D008197:Lymph Node Excision; D008545:Melanoma / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000532:radiotherapy / Q000601:surgery; D010166:Palliative Care; D012878:Skin Neoplasms / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000532:radiotherapy / Q000601:surgery