"Y" excison
Posted By: pjg on 2005-10-12
In Reply to: Possibly.... - Sheryl
Subject: "Y" excison
It would be "wide" excision. That's to make sure he removes the entire lesion and on path exam, pathologist will check to be sure the margins are free of melanoma. Otherwise, surgeon has to go back and excise more skin.
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