Essential Components of Melanoma Histopathological Reporting: The Surgical Oncologist’s Perspective

Histopathological reporting plays a critical role in guiding the surgical oncologist’s management plan in treatment of primary cutaneous melanoma. The International Collaboration on Cancer Reporting (ICCR) espouses various components of structured histopathological reporting as “essential” or “recom...

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Main Authors: Vinka Nurdjaja, Masato Yozu, Jon A. Mathy
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wiley 2018-01-01
Series:Journal of Skin Cancer
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2018/9838410
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Summary:Histopathological reporting plays a critical role in guiding the surgical oncologist’s management plan in treatment of primary cutaneous melanoma. The International Collaboration on Cancer Reporting (ICCR) espouses various components of structured histopathological reporting as “essential” or “recommended.” From a surgical oncologist’s perspective, we discuss the clinical relevance of each essential component, as well as prognostic and treatment implications with regard to treatment planning.
ISSN:2090-2905
2090-2913