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Management of lentigo maligna and lentigo maligna melanoma: Seminars in surgical oncology
Author(s) -
Arlette John P.,
Trotter Martin J.,
Trotter Theresa,
Temple Claire L.F.
Publication year - 2004
Publication title -
journal of surgical oncology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.201
H-Index - 111
eISSN - 1096-9098
pISSN - 0022-4790
DOI - 10.1002/jso.20081
Subject(s) - medicine , lentigo maligna , lentigo maligna melanoma , dermatology , melanoma , general surgery , cancer research
Abstract Lentigo maligna (LM) and lentigo maligna melanoma (LMM) represent a character, histogenetic subclass of melanocytic malignancies. They often present with a prolonged phase of slow growth but once invasion has occurred, the prognostic features are identical to all other melanomas. These lesions occur primarily on the head and neck where they evolve from areas of pigmented staining to the more typical features identifiable with malignant melanomas on other skin surfaces. The treatment options and recent advances in management are reviewed. J. Surg. Oncol. 2004;86:179–186. © 2004 Wiley‐Liss, Inc.