Journal of surgical oncologyHumansMelanomaMaleFemaleMiddle Aged
Excision Depth and Prognosis in T1-T3 Plantar Melanoma: Is Complete Excision of Plantar Fat Pad Necessary?
Kyeong-Tae Lee, Sungjin Kim, Goo-Hyun Mun
Published: 202510.1002/jso.70108
Abstract
BACKGROUND: While peripheral excision margins in cutaneous melanoma are well established, the optimal excision depth remains unclear. In plantar melanoma, the fat pad plays a key functional role, raising concerns about whether full excision is necess…
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