Two Cases of Malignant Melanoma, Microscopically Metastasized in Sentinel Lymph Node.
- Author:
Chul Woo KIM
1
;
Young Jin KIM
;
Su Young KIM
;
Dong HOUH
;
Jong Ju LEE
Author Information
1. Department of Dermatology, College of Medicine, Hallym University, Seoul, Korea.
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords:
Sentinel lymph node;
Vital dye staining;
Lymphoscintigraphy;
Malignant melanoma
- MeSH:
Early Diagnosis;
Lymph Node Excision;
Lymph Nodes*;
Lymphatic Vessels;
Lymphoscintigraphy;
Melanoma*
- From:Korean Journal of Dermatology
2001;39(11):1293-1297
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
Early diagnosis and treatment are essential for a successful treatment of malignant tumor. The malignant melanoma is notoriously acknowledged as threatening and known to readily metastasize during the early stages. The solid tumors including malignant melanoma frequently metastasize to regional lymph nodes via lymphatic vessels. During the latest clinical amelioration, it has been clearly conspicuous that early discovery of metastatic pathological alteration in sentinel lymph nodes could prevent prophylactic regional lymph node dissection. Additionally, an application of an appropriate treatment is conceivable by accurately recognizing the stages of the illness. For malignant melanoma clinically without palpable lymph nodes, through the application of lymphoscintigraphy and vital dye staining, we report two cases of malignant melanoma, microscopically metastasized in the sentinel lymph node and review the previous literatures.
