Malignant melanoma in the hand: current evidence and recommendations.
J Hand Surg Eur Vol
; 49(7): 831-842, 2024 Jul.
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ABSTRACT
Malignant melanoma is the leading cause of death from skin cancer. In spite of significant advances in the management of melanoma with the advent of sentinel lymph node biopsy (SLNB) and adjuvant oncological therapies, the death rate continues to increase worldwide. Melanoma in the hand poses additional diagnostic and management challenges. Consequently, these tend to present at a later stage and are associated with a poorer prognosis. It is imperative that hand surgeons treat any pigmented hand lesion with suspicion to ensure rapid diagnosis and treatment. This article outlines the presentation of melanoma, and how to investigate suspicious pigmented lesions of the hand and digits. It guides hand surgeons in their approach to melanoma of the hand, outlining the multidisciplinary team approach as well as current standard surgical and reconstructive options to optimize outcomes.
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Asunto principal:
Neoplasias Cutáneas
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Mano
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Melanoma
Límite:
Humans
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En
Revista:
J Hand Surg Eur Vol
Año:
2024
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Article
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Reino Unido