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How wide must the surgical incision be to remove a malignant melanoma?
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In the past, wide excisions were large and encompassed 2 in. of tissue in all directions wherever feasible. It has been shown that such wide local excisions are not necessary and the issue has become: how wide is enough?
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What health organizations provide guidelines for the width of the incision to remove malignant melanoma?
Studies from the World Health Organization Melanoma Group and by the Melanoma Intergroup Committee in the United States have provided general guidelines based on the depth of penetration of the melanoma.
What is skin lesion removal?
Skin lesion removal employs a variety of techniques, from relatively simple biopsies to more complex surgical excisions, to remove lesions that range from benign growths to malignant melanoma.
What is incision of the kidney to remove renal calculi called?
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What is the medical term meaning surgical incision into the trachea and the larynx?
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What is the incision of a bursae?
The incision of a bursa is a surgical procedure where the bursa is cut open to drain fluid or remove inflammation or infection. This procedure is sometimes necessary when conservative treatments like rest and medication are not effective in treating bursitis.
What factors help guide a surgeon in whether to remove the lymph nodes during malignant melanoma surgery?
In patients with no signs of regional disease, depth of penetration of the primary tumor helps guide the decision.
What is medical term for Incision?
-tom is the medical terminology combining form meaning to cut or incision. For instance, keratotomy is cutting the cornea, and computed tomography is the process of using a computer to make virtual cuts to visualize internal structures.
How is the thickness of a tumor determined in early-stage malignant melanoma?
Any biopsy that does not remove the full vertical extent of the primary is inadequate. Therefore, if a skin lesion is suspicious, full thickness excisional biopsy is the approach recommended.
What does the medical terminology combining form -tomy mean?
Surgical terms which refer to removal of a body part or internal organ end with, "ectomy." For example, the removal of a portion of a person's lung is referred to as a "lobectomy." The removal of one's adrenal glands (either the right or left adrenal gland) is called an "adrenalectomy." Removal of a kidney is termed as "nephrectomy."ectomy
What is cholecystolithotomy?
An incision into a gallstone to remove it
What happens when polyps are malignant?
When polyps are malignant, it may be necessary to remove a portion of the rectum or colon to completely remove cancerous tissue
