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Melanoma in a Single Lymph Node Area

Source: Carcinoma of Unknown Primary Treatment (PDQ®)–Patient Version, National Cancer Institute.

Source updated: December 17, 2021 · Captured 2026-09-09.

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Context: Treatment of Newly Diagnosed Carcinoma of Unknown Primary

For information about the treatments listed below, see the Treatment Option Overview section.

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Treatment of melanoma that is found only in a single lymph node area is usually:

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Surgery to remove the lymph nodes.

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See PDQ summary on Melanoma Treatment for more information.

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