[TNM classification of malignant melanoma and non-melanoma skin cancer]

Gan To Kagaku Ryoho. 1997 Nov;24(14):2163-9.
[Article in Japanese]

Abstract

We abide by a rule of the UICC system of cutaneous malignant melanoma and non-melanoma skin cancer. Assignment of pT stage for melanoma requires accurate measurement of pathological findings. On the other hand, T classification of SCC is decided only by measurement of size. We introduced the UICC TNM staging systems and compared the 5-year survival rate of our cases with the statistical data of the Japanese Society for Skin Cancer.

Publication types

  • English Abstract
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Carcinoma, Basal Cell / classification
  • Carcinoma, Basal Cell / pathology
  • Carcinoma, Squamous Cell / classification
  • Carcinoma, Squamous Cell / pathology
  • Humans
  • Melanoma / classification*
  • Melanoma / pathology
  • Neoplasm Staging
  • Prognosis
  • Skin Neoplasms / classification*
  • Skin Neoplasms / pathology