If the melanoma is in the vertical growth phase, measurements and staging must be given (see Clark's level and Breslow thickness below). In addition, parameters such as ulceration, regression, vascular-lymphatic invasion, satellite lesions, or perineural invasion should also be commented upon. Re...
(Melastatin-1/MLSN1) mRNA expression in Spitz nevi and nodular melanomas Lori A Erickson*,w, Gary A Letts*,z, Sonali M Shahy, Jeffrey B Shackelton and Lyn M Duncan Dermatopathology Unit, Pathology Service, Massachusetts General Hospital and Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, USA The ...
Staging work-up to rule out metastases for patients diagnosed with uveal melanoma. (Level of evidence: V [24], Strength of recommendation: B). 4.1.1. Qualifying Statements A-scan US demonstrates initial prominent spike followed by low-to-medium internal reflectivity or a decrescendo pattern and...
[41]. In addition, D-OCT is suitable for monitoring changes during watch-and-wait approaches [42,43] and follow-ups after tumor resection [44]. Also possible are tumor border control [45,46,47] and staging [18] with a risk stratification, which should be based on vessel morphology, ...