A Case of Lentigo Maligna Melanoma Treated with Mohs Micrographic Surgery.
- Author:
Bon Seok KU
1
;
Oh Eon KWON
;
Dae Cheol KIM
;
Keun Cheol LEE
;
Chae Wook LEE
;
Ki Ho KIM
Author Information
1. Department of Dermatology, College of Medicine, Dong-A University, Busan, Korea. leecw@dau.ac.kr
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords:
Lentigo maligna melanoma;
Mohs micrographic surgery
- MeSH:
Cheek;
Head;
Hutchinson's Melanotic Freckle*;
Lentigo*;
Melanoma*;
Mohs Surgery*;
Neck
- From:Korean Journal of Dermatology
2006;44(4):457-461
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
Lentigo maligna melanoma and lentigo maligna are typically located on photo-exposed sites such as the head and neck, with the cheek being the most common site. Since lentigo maligna melanoma and lentigo maligna are found predominantly on such cosmetically-sensitive areas, it is critical to determine the exact histologic margin for maximal sparing of tissue and complete extirpation of the tumor. Since Mohs micrographic surgery has been recommended for tumors on cosmetically-sensitive locations where the tumor margin is indistinct, it appears to be a reasonable treatment modality for this type of tumor. We describe a case of lentigo maligna melanoma on the cheek, which was resected with Mohs micrographic surgery.
