Predictors of Sentinel Lymph Node Positivity in Thin Melanoma Using the National Cancer Database

Presence of dermal mitoses and invasion to Clark level IV-V are important factors in predicting SLN positivity, even when accounting for ulceration and Breslow thickness. Continued evaluation of possible predictors of SLN positivity is necessary to establish clear guidelines when to proceed with SLNB in thin melanoma.

Source: Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology - September 18, 2018 Category: Dermatology Authors: Ruzica Z. Conic, Jennifer Ko, Giovanni Damiani, Pauline Funchain, Thomas Knackstedt, Alok Vij, Allison Vidimos, Brian R. Gastman Source Type: research