Prep for USMLEPrep for USMLE Forum
   Forum    Step 1  Step 2 CK Step 2 CS Step 3  Match  IMGs Resources Search






Previous Topic | Next Topic  Melanoma 




 
Kaplan Qbank USMLE



Author2 Posts
  #1

Malignant Melanoma......diagnosis and RX


  #2

diagnosis = excisional biopsy showing atypical melanocytes, and possible invasion into dermis.

Tx= surgical excision(0.5 cm margin if in situ, 1 cm margin if <2 mm thick, and 2 cm margin if >2 mm thick) with possible lymph node diessection

chemo and radiation if metastatic.


___________________
Experience is a hard teacher because she gives the test first, and the lesson afterwards.







You don't have permission to post.




Login or Register to post messages in this topic





















Contact | Leaders | Disclaimer | Privacy

Copyright @ Prep for USMLE. All rights reserved.