| Imaging studies in patients with melanoma. | |
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PMID: 17560520 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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The incidence of malignant cutaneous melanoma is rising. Imaging studies represent a major component of the staging work-up and follow-up of melanoma patients and are used to facilitate preoperative planning and intraoperative management. Study benefits are not clear, and evidence does not support any particular protocol for their use. The National Comprehensive Cancer Network's updated guidelines for use of imaging studies in melanoma patients represent a consensus based on lower level evidence, including clinical experience. The utility of individual imaging studies in melanoma patients depends on disease stage. Chest radiography, CT, MRI, lymphoscintigraphy, ultrasonography, PET, and PET/CT have specific roles in patient evaluation. Clinicians must use available evidence to guide decisions regarding which imaging modalities are appropriate for a given indication. |
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Authors:
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Eugene A Choi; Jeffrey E Gershenwald |
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Type: Journal Article; Review |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Surgical oncology clinics of North America Volume: 16 ISSN: 1055-3207 ISO Abbreviation: Surg. Oncol. Clin. N. Am. Publication Date: 2007 Apr |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2007-06-11 Completed Date: 2007-09-28 Revised Date: 2007-11-15 |
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Nlm Unique ID: 9211789 Medline TA: Surg Oncol Clin N Am Country: United States |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 403-30 Citation Subset: IM |
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Department of Surgical Oncology, Unit 444, The University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer Center, 1515 Holcombe Boulevard, Houston, Texas 77030, USA. |
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Algorithms Diagnostic Imaging / methods* Evidence-Based Medicine Humans Intraoperative Care / methods Magnetic Resonance Imaging Melanoma / diagnosis* Neoplasm Staging Positron-Emission Tomography Practice Guidelines as Topic Preoperative Care / methods Tomography, X-Ray Computed |
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