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BANS: a discussion of the problem.

M G Bernengo1, U M Reali, G C Doveil

  • 1Dermatological Clinic, University of Turin, Italy.

Melanoma Research
|September 1, 1992
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The BANS (Back, Arm, Neck, Scalp) location is a significant prognostic factor for stage I melanoma patients, particularly for thicker melanomas. Patients with melanomas on BANS sites experience shorter survival and higher recurrence rates.

Area of Science:

  • Dermatology
  • Oncology
  • Surgical Pathology

Background:

  • The prognostic significance of the BANS (Back, Arm, Neck, and Scalp) location in stage I melanoma remains debated.
  • Previous meta-analyses suggest BANS location influences prognosis for intermediate-thickness melanomas.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the relationship between BANS subsites, tumor thickness, and prognosis in a large cohort of stage I melanoma patients.
  • To validate the prognostic value of the BANS location in melanoma survival and recurrence.

Main Methods:

  • Retrospective analysis of 1,082 stage I melanoma patients from two Italian centers.
  • Utilized Cox proportional hazards model for multivariate analysis to assess prognostic factors.
  • Stratified analysis based on tumor thickness and BANS location.

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Main Results:

  • Melanomas located in the BANS region (19.5% of cases) were associated with significantly shorter overall survival (p < 0.01) and higher recurrence rates (40.1% vs 35.5%).
  • Multivariate analysis confirmed BANS location as an independent prognostic factor.
  • Significant differences in survival (p < 0.001) and disease-free interval (p < 0.05) were observed in the 3.01-4.00 mm thickness subset, linked to increased distant and visceral metastases.

Conclusions:

  • The BANS location is a significant negative prognostic factor for stage I melanoma patients.
  • The prognostic impact of BANS location is particularly pronounced in thicker melanomas (3.01-4.00 mm), correlating with a higher metastatic burden.
  • Further research may refine the understanding of BANS subsite impact across different melanoma thicknesses.