Complete response with talimogene laherparepvec in recurrent melanoma of the ear: A case report.

Authors :: Hsu AC
Kokot NC
Eisenberg BL
Thomas JS
Source :: Oral oncology [Oral Oncol] 2020 Dec; Vol. 111, pp. 104899. Date of Electronic Publication: 2020 Jul 11.
Publication Year :: 2020
Abstract: The current standard of care for cutaneous melanoma of the ear is surgical excision. This approach may result in unfavorable functional and cosmetic outcomes. We report here a case of recurrent melanoma of the ear that achieved complete response with talimogene laherparepvec treatment after the patient declined surgical resection.<br /> (Copyright © 2020 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.)

Subjects :: Adult
Ear Neoplasms pathology
Ear Neoplasms surgery
Herpesvirus 1, Human
Humans
Injections, Intralesional
Male
Melanoma pathology
Melanoma surgery
Neoplasm Recurrence, Local pathology
Neoplasm Recurrence, Local surgery
Antineoplastic Agents, Immunological administration & dosage
Biological Products administration & dosage
Ear Auricle pathology
Ear Neoplasms drug therapy
Melanoma drug therapy
Neoplasm Recurrence, Local drug therapy

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