Melanoma MRI
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1] Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Yazan Daaboul, M.D.; Serge Korjian M.D.
Overview
There are no MRI scan findings associated with melanoma. Brain MRI may be considered for diagnosis of metastatic lesions among patients who have been diagnosed with stage IA-IV melanoma and for secondary prevention of melanoma among patients who were previously diagnosed with Stage IIB-IV melanoma (annually for 5 years).[1]
MRI
There are no MRI findings associated with melanoma.
- Brain MRI is recommended for diagnosis of metastatic lesions in the following conditions:[1]
- For patients who have been diagnosed with stage IA-IV melanoma
- For secondary prevention of melanoma among patients who were previously diagnosed with Stage IIB-IV melanoma (annually for 5 years)
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Coit DG, Andtbacka R, Anker CJ, Bichakjian CK, Carson WE, Daud A; et al. (2013). "Melanoma, version 2.2013: featured updates to the NCCN guidelines". J Natl Compr Canc Netw. 11 (4): 395–407. PMID 23584343.