[Giant melanoma of the scalp: Case report]

Bull Soc Sci Med Grand Duche Luxemb. 2013:(1):40-6.
[Article in French]

Abstract

We present a case of giant melanoma of the scalp observed in our department. It is a rare but very aggressive pathology which is generally treated by radical surgery. We emphasize early diagnosis because a large extension of the tumor can lead to the need of a very extensive surgical resection. Prognosis is very severe despite adjuvant medical treatments.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • English Abstract

MeSH terms

  • Aged
  • Chemotherapy, Adjuvant
  • Fatal Outcome
  • Female
  • Head and Neck Neoplasms / pathology
  • Head and Neck Neoplasms / surgery*
  • Humans
  • Melanoma / pathology
  • Melanoma / surgery*
  • Prognosis
  • Radiotherapy, Adjuvant
  • Scalp*