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[Malignant melanoma]

F Champeau1, O Verola

  • 1Service de Chirurgie Plastique et Reconstructrice, Hôpital Saint-Louis, Paris, France.

Annales De Chirurgie Plastique Et Esthetique
|February 2, 1999
PubMed
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Malignant melanoma, a serious skin cancer, is increasing rapidly, primarily caused by UV rays. Early detection and surgical removal based on tumor thickness are key to treatment and prognosis.

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Area of Science:

  • Dermatology and Oncology
  • Epidemiology
  • Cancer Biology

Context:

  • Malignant melanoma incidence is rapidly increasing globally.
  • Ultraviolet (UV) radiation is the primary environmental carcinogen.
  • Acquired dysplastic nevi and congenital giant nevi are significant epidemiological precursors.

Purpose:

  • To outline the epidemiology, classification, prognostic factors, diagnostic standards, and treatment modalities for malignant melanoma.
  • To detail surgical resection margins based on melanoma thickness.
  • To review the role of adjuvant therapies and emerging treatments.

Summary:

  • Malignant melanoma is classified into four types: Superficial Spreading Melanoma (SSM), Nodular Melanoma (NM), Lentigo Maligna Melanoma (LMM), and Acral Lentiginous Melanoma (ALM).

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  • Tumor thickness is the critical prognostic factor, guiding surgical intervention.
  • Standard assessment relies on clinical examination, with chest X-ray for follow-up.

    • Impact:

    • Establishes evidence-based surgical margins for melanoma excision.
    • Highlights the importance of early detection and accurate staging for improved patient outcomes.
    • Identifies current treatment limitations and the potential of novel therapies like immunotherapy and gene therapy.