What Is the Best Method for Removing Biopsy-Proven Atypical Nevi? A Comparison of Margin Clearance Rates Between Reshave and Full-Thickness Surgical Excisions

doi:https://doi.org/10.1097/dss.0000000000000437

What Is the Best Method for Removing Biopsy-Proven Atypical Nevi? A Comparison of Margin Clearance Rates Between Reshave and Full-Thickness Surgical Excisions

Hana Jeon,Yen Tun Wang,Chandra Smart-2015-07-31-Dermatologic Surgery

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This study shows that in most cases, no residual atypical melanocytes are left after the initial shave biopsy. However, of the lesions where margins are not clear, full-thickness surgical excision may have a higher rate of success at eventual clearance than reshave excision.

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This study shows that in most cases, no residual atypical melanocytes are left after the initial shave biopsy. However, of the lesions where margins are not clear, full-thickness surgical excision may have a higher rate of success at eventual clearance than reshave excision.

Keywords

MedicineBiopsySurgical excisionMelanomaSurgical marginWide local excisionHistopathologySurgery

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