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17616368

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rdf:type
lifeskim:mentions
pubmed:issue
8
pubmed:dateCreated
2007-7-9
pubmed:abstractText
Melanocytic lesions of uncertain malignant potential (MUMP) is a term which is useful in identifying melanocytic tumours where the distinction between benign and malignant is a histological problem. Sentinel node biopsy is recognised to provide unmatched prognostic information in melanoma patients, but has recently been advocated for diagnostic purposes in MUMP. We present the case of a seven-year-old girl who presented with a six-month history of a changing pigmented lesion on her left upper arm. Excision biopsy not only showed a melanocytic lesion with some spitzoid features but also marked atypia making it appropriate to use the term MUMP. Sentinel node biopsy was undertaken. This case demonstrates that sentinel node biopsy can be performed safely in children. Given the low morbidity of the procedure we advocate that this technique should be considered in this difficult diagnostic situation to further the management of these patients.
pubmed:language
eng
pubmed:journal
pubmed:citationSubset
IM
pubmed:status
MEDLINE
pubmed:issn
1748-6815
pubmed:author
pubmed:issnType
Print
pubmed:volume
60
pubmed:owner
NLM
pubmed:authorsComplete
Y
pubmed:pagination
952-4
pubmed:meshHeading
pubmed:year
2007
pubmed:articleTitle
The role of sentinel node biopsy in the management of melanocytic lesions of uncertain malignant potential (MUMP).
pubmed:affiliation
Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, St. George's Hospital NHS Trust, Blackshaw Road, Tooting London SW17 0QT, United Kingdom. gordon_mcarthur@hotmail.com
pubmed:publicationType
Journal Article, Case Reports