Primary anorectal melanoma is a rare disease with a dismal prognosis due to early distant metastasis. The prognostic value of positive loco-regional lymph nodes and the impact of lymphadenectomy on overall survival is unclear. We have investigated this by analysis of data obtained from a national representative database, controlling for potential confounders.

Extensive surgery and lymphadenectomy do not improve survival in primary melanoma of the anorectum: results from analysis of a large database (SEER)

Ciarrocchi A;Pietroletti R;Carlei F;Amicucci G.
2017-01-01

Abstract

Primary anorectal melanoma is a rare disease with a dismal prognosis due to early distant metastasis. The prognostic value of positive loco-regional lymph nodes and the impact of lymphadenectomy on overall survival is unclear. We have investigated this by analysis of data obtained from a national representative database, controlling for potential confounders.
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