Regional lymph node evaluation in pediatric conventional melanoma subtype: a single-center 10-year review

ConclusionsPositive SLN status and age at diagnosis were associated with worse DFS in CM patients. Our study did not find any prognostic or therapeutic value in CLND for pediatric melanoma. Further multicenter trials are needed to confirm our single-institution experience.Level of evidenceLevel IV.
Source: Pediatric Surgery International - Category: Surgery Source Type: research