title: [Use of laser irradiation in the treatment of facial cutaneous melanoma].
abstract: N.N.Petrov Research Institute of Oncology, St.Petersburg Radiation from a high-energy neodymium laser is an effective means of treating superficial or bulging (1-2 mm), up to 4 mm thick, stage I melanoma (grade of invasion IV--Clark).
authors.forename: K G
authors.initials: KG
authors.lastname: Moskalik
authors.forename: R I
authors.initials: RI
authors.lastname: Vagner
authors.forename: A P
authors.initials: AP
authors.lastname: Kozlov
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D005153:Facial Neoplasms / Q000532:radiotherapy*; D005260:Female; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006801:Humans; D028022:Low-Level Light Therapy / Q000379:methods; D008297:Male; D008545:Melanoma / Q000532:radiotherapy*; D008875:Middle Aged; D012878:Skin Neoplasms / Q000532:radiotherapy*; D016896:Treatment Outcome