Tag: cutaneous melanoma

Staging and Prognosis of Cutaneous Melanoma

This 2011 review discusses the staging and prognostic framework for cutaneous melanoma, focusing on the AJCC staging system. Key prognostic indicators include Breslow thickness, ulceration, mitotic rate, and regional lymph node involvement. The presence of distant metastases significantly worsens prognosis, with staging ranging from localized (Stage I/II) to regional (Stage

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