Melanoma of the head and neck

Alexander Au; Stephan Ariyan

doi:10.1097/SCS.0b013e318207f28b

Melanoma of the head and neck

J Craniofac Surg. 2011 Mar;22(2):421-9. doi: 10.1097/SCS.0b013e318207f28b.

Authors

Alexander Au¹, Stephan Ariyan

Affiliation

¹ Yale Melanoma Unit, Department of Surgery, Yale School of Medicine, New Haven, Connecticut 06510, USA.

PMID: 21403554
DOI: 10.1097/SCS.0b013e318207f28b

Abstract

This article represents a comprehensive review of melanoma of the head and neck. Upon completion of the article, the reader should have an understanding of the differential diagnoses, biopsy techniques, classification, staging, treatment modalities, and reconstructive options for melanoma of the head and neck.

Publication types

Review

MeSH terms

Biopsy
Diagnosis, Differential
Head and Neck Neoplasms / diagnosis*
Head and Neck Neoplasms / epidemiology
Head and Neck Neoplasms / pathology
Head and Neck Neoplasms / surgery*
Humans
Lymph Node Excision
Melanoma / diagnosis*
Melanoma / epidemiology
Melanoma / pathology
Melanoma / surgery*
Neck Dissection
Patient Selection
Plastic Surgery Procedures / methods*
Risk Factors
United States / epidemiology