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Excision

Source: Melanoma Treatment (PDQ®)–Health Professional Version, National Cancer Institute.

Source updated: May 2, 2025 · Captured 2026-09-09.

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Context: Treatment of Resectable Stage III Melanoma / Treatment Options for Resectable Stage III Melanoma

The primary tumor may be treated with wide local excision with 1-cm to 2-cm margins, depending on tumor thickness and location.[1-7] Skin grafting may be necessary to close the resulting defect.

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PubMed 2009058 · Original source
PubMed 8373269 · Original source

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