Abstract
The majority of locoregional recurrences in melanoma occur in the form of intradermal or subcutaneous local or in-transit metastasis. In-transit melanoma represents contamination of the lymphatic space that, if treated, can result in long-term cure in a subset of patients. The management of in-transit metastases is challenging, since the treatments and extent of disease vary greatly based on the number, depth, location, and distribution of lesions, and on their biological behavior. A number of different treatment options exist, but there is no level 1 evidence to guide clinical decision-making. Herein we present our institutional treatment algorithm, which allows for individualization based on the patient's presentation.
Original language | English (US) |
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Article number | 7 |
Journal | Oncology |
Volume | 25 |
Issue number | 14 |
State | Published - 2011 |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Oncology
- Cancer Research