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Review
. 2022 May;34(2):235-250.
doi: 10.1016/j.coms.2021.11.004. Epub 2022 Apr 12.

Imaging and Laboratory Workup for Melanoma

Arshad Kaleem  1 , Neel Patel  1 , Srinivasa Rama Chandra  2 , R L Vijayaraghavan  3
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Review

Imaging and Laboratory Workup for Melanoma

Arshad Kaleem et al. Oral Maxillofac Surg Clin North Am. 2022 May.

Abstract

Accurate diagnosis and staging of malignant melanoma remain crucial components in the overall treatment and prognosis of the patient. Advanced imaging modalities as well as laboratory testing continue to constitute an important part of the workup in melanoma and have seen several developments in recent years. The authors discuss imaging techniques and serum biomarkers used in the assessment of the melanoma patient.

Keywords: CT; LDH; MRI; Melanoma; Metastasis; PET; S100B; Ultrasound.

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