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World J Clin Oncol. Oct 24, 2022; 13(10): 861-865
Published online Oct 24, 2022. doi: 10.5306/wjco.v13.i10.861
Diagnostic biopsy of cutaneous melanoma, sentinel lymph node biopsy and indications for lymphadenectomy
Efstathios T Pavlidis, Theodoros E Pavlidis
Efstathios T Pavlidis, Theodoros E Pavlidis, 2nd Prodedeutic Department of Surgery, Hippocration Hospital, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, School of Medicine, Thessaloniki 54642, Greece
Author contributions: Pavlidis TE designed the research, analyzed the data and revised the letter; Pavlidis ET performed research, analyzed data and wrote the letter.
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Corresponding author: Theodoros E Pavlidis, Doctor, PhD, Chief Doctor, Director, Full Professor, Surgeon, 2nd Propedeutic Department of Surgery, Hippocration Hospital, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, School of Medicine, 49 Konstantinoupoleos, Thessaloniki 54642, Greece. pavlidth@auth.gr
Received: July 26, 2022
Peer-review started: July 26, 2022
First decision: September 5, 2022
Revised: September 5, 2022
Accepted: October 11, 2022
Article in press: October 11, 2022
Published online: October 24, 2022
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Core Tip

Core Tip: The value of excision biopsy for the initial diagnosis of melanoma in every suspected cutaneous lesion is important. In positive cases, the roles of sentinel node biopsy and subsequent complete lymph node dissection, along with adequate margin excision of the primary lesion site are evaluated to improve the prognosis. Novel biological agents and molecular factors will open new horizons for future management policy.