Unravelling lentigo maligna

Melanoma Insights for Professionals

Lentigo maligna – a subtype of in situ melanoma – presents diagnostic and treatment challenges for clinicians.

In this podcast, Dr Michael Rtshiladze leads a multidisciplinary discussion to unravel our understanding of the pathology, diagnosis and management of lentigo maligna, including:

• clinical and histological presentation
• tools to diagnose and monitor lesions
• the impact of different types of biopsies
• the importance of mapping the extent of lesions
• the challenge of surgical management in cosmetically sensitive areas
• the role of radiation therapy and topical treatments
• when to refer your patient.

The discussion concludes with a case study to summarise key learnings.

This podcast is suitable for Plastic Surgeons, General Surgeons, Dermatologists, Oncologists, Pathologists, GPs, Nurses and other healthcare professionals.

SPEAKERS

• Dr Michael Rtshiladze - Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon, Melanoma Institute Australia, Royal Prince Alfred Hospital, The Prince of Wales Hospital, St George Hospital and Sydney Children’s Hospital
• Dr Robert Rawson - Pathologist, Melanoma Institute Australia and Royal Prince Alfred Hospital
• Prof Pascale Guitera - Dermatologist, Melanoma Institute Australia | Director, Sydney Melanoma Diagnostic Centre at Royal Prince Alfred Hospital | Professorial Research Fellow, The University of Sydney
• Prof Angela Hong - Radiation Oncologist, Melanoma Institute Australia | Clinical Professor, The University of Sydney

RESOURCE AND REFERENCE

• Lentigo Maligna Patient Information Brochure
• Crouch G, Sinha S, Lo S, Saw RPM, Lee KK, Stretch J, Shannon K, Guitera P, Scolyer RA, Thompson JF & Ch'ng S. Clinical outcomes following surgical treatment of lentigo maligna of the head and neck. Eur J Surg Oncol. 2021 May;47(5):1145-1151.

Please note that this podcast was accurate at the time of recording (December 2022) but may not reflect the rapidly evolving treatment landscape and approvals in Australia.

MIA’s Education Program is proudly supported through unrestricted educational grants from MSD, Bristol Myers Squibb and HEINE.