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. 2018 Jun;115(6):489-498.
doi: 10.1007/s00347-018-0664-6.

[Conjunctival melanoma : Standard operating procedures in diagnosis, treatment and follow-up care]

[Article in German]
Jan-Peter Glossmann  1 , Nicole Skoetz  1 , Barbara Starbatty  1 , Martina Bischoff  2 , Serge Leyvraz  3 , Henrike Westekemper  4 ; AG SOP; Unter-AG Konjunktivales Melanom; Ludwig M Heindl  5   6
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[Conjunctival melanoma : Standard operating procedures in diagnosis, treatment and follow-up care]

[Article in German]
Jan-Peter Glossmann et al. Ophthalmologe. 2018 Jun.

Abstract

Background: In cases of rare cancer entities, such as malignant melanoma of the conjunctiva, there are often no evidence-based national guidelines available. Standard operating procedures (SOP) are an alternative in these cases.

Objective: The aim of this project was to develop a consensus SOP for diagnosis, treatment, and follow-up care of conjunctival melanomas between the 14 Centers of Excellence in Germany supported by German Cancer Aid.

Methods: The SOP was prepared according to a defined process including timelines, flow of information, and roles.

Results and conclusion: This is the first consensus SOP of the Centers of Excellence in Germany (certified by the German Cancer Aid) regarding diagnosis, treatment, and follow-up for malignant melanomas of the conjunctiva.

Keywords: Aftercare; Conjunctiva; Neoplasms; Quality of care; Standard of care.

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