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No Evidence to Support Delay in Excision of Malignant Melanoma
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“…Even if no disruptions were made by initial WLE, consideration should be given to the patient so that WLE can be done simultaneously with SSL [47,48]. A delayed SSL may be performed for patients who have had WLE if the primary melanoma is in the extremities [49].…”
Section: Cost Effectivenessmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…Even if no disruptions were made by initial WLE, consideration should be given to the patient so that WLE can be done simultaneously with SSL [47,48]. A delayed SSL may be performed for patients who have had WLE if the primary melanoma is in the extremities [49].…”
Section: Cost Effectivenessmentioning
confidence: 99%
“… 8 – 10 Early diagnosis and treatment are considered paramount for melanoma, and delayed treatment is hypothesized to affect survival. 6 , 11 In the 1980's, a Scottish study revealed a surprisingly high proportion of patients presenting with melanomas categorized as thick, poor prognosis and only 16% of patients underwent surgical treatment within three months of noticing the pigmented lesion. In response, a public education campaign began to promote early detection.…”
Section: Introductionmentioning
confidence: 99%
