Klebl, Frank H. and Gelbmann, Cornelia M. and Lammert, Irene and Bogenrieder, Thomas and Stolz, Wilhelm and Schoelmerich, Juergen and Schlottmann, Klaus (2003) Detection of lymph node metastases of malignant melanoma by palpation and ultrasound. MEDIZINISCHE KLINIK, 98 (12). pp. 783-787. ISSN 0723-5003, 1615-6722
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Background and Purpose: Early detection of metastases of malignant melanoma has therapeutic implications. The aim of this study was to evaluate palpation and ultrasound examination in the diagnostics of lymph node metastases in locally advanced melanoma. Patients and Methods: 83 patients suffering from melanoma (Clark level IV or V) were examined for lymph node metastases by palpation and sonography. Findings were compared to histopathologic results after lymph node extirpation if available or the findings at the next follow-up visit. Results: Lymph node metastases were confirmed histopathologically in 14 patients at the first study visit, in three others at the control visit. Sensitivity, specificity, positive and negative predictive values of palpation for the detection of metastases or suspicious nodes with increasing volume at follow-up in this population were 65%, 81%, 48%, and 89%, and of ultrasound 100%, 66%, 45%, and 100%, respectively. Conclusion: Sonography of lymph nodes should be included as a standard procedure in the detection of metastases of locally advanced malignant melanoma.
| Item Type: | Article |
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| Uncontrolled Keywords: | COLOR DOPPLER SONOGRAPHY; CUTANEOUS MELANOMA; FOLLOW-UP; PROGNOSTIC FACTORS; SURVIVAL; DISEASE; lymph node metastasis; melanoma; sonography; ultrasound; palpation; aftercare |
| Subjects: | 600 Technology > 610 Medical sciences Medicine |
| Divisions: | Medicine > Lehrstuhl für Dermatologie und Venerologie Medicine > Lehrstuhl für Innere Medizin I |
| Depositing User: | Dr. Gernot Deinzer |
| Date Deposited: | 16 Aug 2021 05:15 |
| Last Modified: | 16 Aug 2021 05:15 |
| URI: | https://pred.uni-regensburg.de/id/eprint/38314 |
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