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The wide and deep excision of primary malignant melanoma: a dogma on the decline
C Piérard-Franchimont1, G E Piérard
1Department of Dermatopathology, CHU Sart Tilman, University of Liège, Belgium.
Acta Clinica Belgica
|June 26, 1998
Abstract:
For years, a wide and deep excision of primary cutaneous melanomas has been recommended to achieve a better care and to decrease the risk of local recurrence of the disease. However, recent studies indicate that removal of peritumoral tissue beyond complete excision of the primary neoplasm does not decrease significantly the risk of local metastases. In addition, it confers no benefit to the patient survival.