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Terminology
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TERMINOLOGY
Definitions
- Cutaneous malignancy arising from melanocytes
- Originates in neural crest
- Widely distributed in skin
- Cutaneous malignancy arising from melanocytes
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MR Findings
Nuclear Medicine Findings
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Image-Guided Biopsy
Imaging Recommendations
DIFFERENTIAL DIAGNOSIS
PATHOLOGY
General Features
Staging, Grading, & Classification
Gross Pathologic & Surgical Features
Microscopic Features
CLINICAL ISSUES
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Demographics
Natural History & Prognosis
Treatment
DIAGNOSTIC CHECKLIST
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Selected References
- de Rosa N et al: Sentinel node biopsy for head and neck melanoma: a systematic review. Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg. 145(3):375-82, 2011
- Jaber JJ et al: Evolving treatment strategies in thin cutaneous head and neck melanoma: 1 institution's experience. Head Neck. 33(1):7-12, 2011
- Klop WM et al: Assessment of lymphatic drainage patterns and implications for the extent of neck dissection in head and neck melanoma patients. J Surg Oncol. 103(8):756-60, 2011
- Komisarovas L et al: Retrospective study on the cutaneous head and neck melanoma in Dorset (UK). Br J Oral Maxillofac Surg. 49(5):359-63, 2011
- Patnana M et al: Multimethod imaging, staging, and spectrum of manifestations of metastatic melanoma. Clin Radiol. 66(3):224-36, 2011
- Tseng WH et al: Tumor location predicts survival in cutaneous head and neck melanoma. J Surg Res. 167(2):192-8, 2011
- Vermeeren L et al: SPECT/CT for sentinel lymph node mapping in head and neck melanoma. Head Neck. 33(1):1-6, 2011
- Guadagnolo BA et al: Role of postoperative irradiation for patients with bilateral cervical nodal metastases from cutaneous melanoma: a critical assessment. Head Neck. 32(6):708-13, 2010
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KEY FACTS
Terminology
Imaging
Top Differential Diagnoses
Pathology
Clinical Issues
TERMINOLOGY
Definitions
- Cutaneous malignancy arising from melanocytes
- Originates in neural crest
- Widely distributed in skin
- Cutaneous malignancy arising from melanocytes
IMAGING
General Features
CT Findings
MR Findings
Nuclear Medicine Findings
Ultrasonographic Findings
Image-Guided Biopsy
Imaging Recommendations
DIFFERENTIAL DIAGNOSIS
PATHOLOGY
General Features
Staging, Grading, & Classification
Gross Pathologic & Surgical Features
Microscopic Features
CLINICAL ISSUES
Presentation
Demographics
Natural History & Prognosis
Treatment
DIAGNOSTIC CHECKLIST
Consider
Image Interpretation Pearls
Reporting Tips
Selected References
- de Rosa N et al: Sentinel node biopsy for head and neck melanoma: a systematic review. Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg. 145(3):375-82, 2011
- Jaber JJ et al: Evolving treatment strategies in thin cutaneous head and neck melanoma: 1 institution's experience. Head Neck. 33(1):7-12, 2011
- Klop WM et al: Assessment of lymphatic drainage patterns and implications for the extent of neck dissection in head and neck melanoma patients. J Surg Oncol. 103(8):756-60, 2011
- Komisarovas L et al: Retrospective study on the cutaneous head and neck melanoma in Dorset (UK). Br J Oral Maxillofac Surg. 49(5):359-63, 2011
- Patnana M et al: Multimethod imaging, staging, and spectrum of manifestations of metastatic melanoma. Clin Radiol. 66(3):224-36, 2011
- Tseng WH et al: Tumor location predicts survival in cutaneous head and neck melanoma. J Surg Res. 167(2):192-8, 2011
- Vermeeren L et al: SPECT/CT for sentinel lymph node mapping in head and neck melanoma. Head Neck. 33(1):1-6, 2011
- Guadagnolo BA et al: Role of postoperative irradiation for patients with bilateral cervical nodal metastases from cutaneous melanoma: a critical assessment. Head Neck. 32(6):708-13, 2010
