| Literature DB >> 21858836 |
Roger F Uren1, Robert Howman-Giles, David Chung, John F Thompson.
Abstract
Melanoma has a high potential to develop metastases. Accurate staging is essential for appropriate management. Sentinel node (SN) status is a powerful prognostic factor in early stage melanoma. Staging is assisted by SN biopsy after lymphoscintigraphy to locate all true SNs prior to biopsy. PET using F18-FDG can detect metastases and is used to restage patients with AJCC Stages III and IV disease before planning surgery with curative intent.Entities:
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Year: 2011 PMID: 21858836 DOI: 10.1002/jso.21770
Source DB: PubMed Journal: J Surg Oncol ISSN: 0022-4790 Impact factor: 3.454