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Skin cancer is a type of cancer that occurs when there is an abnormal growth of skin cells, usually triggered by damage to the DNA within the skin cells. It is primarily caused by exposure to ultraviolet (UV) radiation from the sun or artificial sources like tanning beds. Skin cancer is the most common type of cancer worldwide, and its incidence continues to rise.
Basal Cell Carcinoma (BCC): BCC is the most common type of skin cancer, accounting for about 80% of cases. It typically develops in...

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Imaging in cutaneous melanoma.

Ivan A Ho Shon1, David K V Chung, Robyn P M Saw

  • 1Department of Nuclear Medicine, Royal North Shore Hospital, St Leonards, Australia. IHoShon@nsccahs.health.nsw.gov.au

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Imaging is crucial for cutaneous melanoma (CM) management. Lymphoscintigraphy (LS) and FDG-PET/CT offer valuable, complementary roles in staging, surveillance, and assessing recurrent melanoma.

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Area of Science:

  • Oncology
  • Radiology
  • Medical Imaging

Background:

  • Cutaneous melanoma (CM) is a prevalent cancer requiring accurate staging and monitoring.
  • Various imaging techniques play essential roles in managing CM, from initial staging to detecting recurrence.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review and synthesize current evidence on diverse imaging modalities used in cutaneous melanoma.
  • To establish a foundation for developing evidence-based guidelines for CM imaging.

Main Methods:

  • Comprehensive literature search of PubMed and Medline databases.
  • Inclusion of reference lists from relevant publications.
  • Systematic review and tabulation of published data on imaging modalities in CM.

Main Results:

  • Level I evidence supports lymphoscintigraphy (LS) and sentinel lymph node biopsy for nodal staging in CM.
  • Level III evidence indicates ultrasound's superiority over palpation for lymph node assessment in CM.
  • Level IV evidence supports FDG-PET and CT, particularly FDG-PET/CT, for advanced stage (III/IV) and recurrent CM, highlighting their complementary roles.

Conclusions:

  • Multiple imaging modalities, including LS/sentinel lymph node biopsy and FDG-PET/CT, provide significant added value in CM patient management.
  • The choice and application of imaging techniques should be tailored to the specific clinical context and patient needs.