Rev Bras Oftalmol.2017;76(3):161-164
Lentigo maligna on the face: a challenging conduct
DOI: 10.5935/0034-7280.20170033
Lentigo maligna is a melanoma in situ, of slow radial growth, which affects sun-exposed areas, especially in the elderly. When it affects the eyelid, due to the proximity to a noble organ, the conduct is controversial, but surgery is the method most commonly used, with with margins varying according to the reference used. Conservative treatments are described, such as imiquimod 5% and radiotherapy. This report aims to demonstrate the lack of studies on the surgical margin, and to name nonsurgical treatment options for lentigo maligna of the face.
Lentigo maligna on the face: a challenging conduct