Two Cases of Malignant Melanoma at Scalp

Korean Journal of Head & Neck Oncology 1995;11(2):178-184.
Published online November 30, 1995.

D H Park;J W Whang;K S Jang;D G Han;K Y An;H K Oh;Y J Kim

두피에 발생한 악성흑색종 2례

박대환;황정욱;장경수;한동길;안기영;오훈규;김용진

Abstract

Melanoma of the scalp is rare condition and seems to be to have a poor prognosis than melanoma of other portion of the body. We had 2 patients suffering from malignant melanoma of scalp. Their charts were reviewed for epidemiologic data, location, Breslow thickness, lymph node involvement and outcome. The therapeutic treatment was wide excision and skin grafting or free flap reconstruction. The early recognition of all the nevi at scalp and proper follow-up of the lesion are key stones to eradicating the changing mole and to preventing this thread to life.

Key Words: Melanoma, Scalp