Desmoplastic melanoma. Issue 2 (27th November 2018)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Nicolson, Norman G; Han, Dale
• Other Names: Brady Mary S. guestEditor.; Han Dale guestEditor.; Lowe Michael guestEditor.
• Is Part Of: Journal of surgical oncology. Volume 119:Issue 2(2019)
• Page Start: 208
• Page End: 215
• Publication Date: 2018-11-27
• Subjects: desmoplastic melanoma -- outcomes -- radiation therapy -- sentinel lymph node biopsy (SLNB) -- surgery; Cancer -- Surgery -- Periodicals; Neoplasms -- Periodicals; 616
• DOI: 10.1002/jso.25317
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0022-4790

Abstract

Abstract : Desmoplastic melanoma (DM) is a rare melanoma variant that has unique biology and pathology compared with conventional melanoma (non‐DM). Importantly, DM is classified into pure and mixed histologic subtypes, which have been correlated with outcomes. Management of DM broadly mirrors that of non‐DM; however, there are unique considerations for DM that influence treatment approaches. This paper will provide a contemporary overview of this disease and will review the literature regarding the management of DM.