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Regression in malignant melanoma

Trau H; Kopf AW; Rigel DS; Levine J; Rogers G; Levenstein M; Bart RS; Mintzis MM; Friedman RJ
A multiple stepwise logistic regression analysis shows that histologic regression is more likely to be found in a malignant melanoma that is level III or less, more than 10 mm in diameter, associated with solar elastosis, located on an anatomic area other than the head or neck, and when there are areas of whiteness clinically. Although patients with malignant melanomas displaying signs of regression histologically have a slightly better 5-year disease-free survival, this may be attributed to a difference in tumor thickness
PMID: 6833536
ISSN: 0190-9622
CID: 16626

Metastases of thin melanomas

Trau H; Rigel DS; Harris MN; Kopf AW; Friedman RJ; Gumport SL; Bart RS; Grier WR
Although thin malignant melanomas, i.e., those less than 0.76 mm in thickness, of the skin generally do not metastasize, it has been recently reported that when histologic regression is present, such lesions may then have a greater propensity for dissemination. However, this was not apparent in this study in which only one melanoma metastasized in a consecutive series of 41 thin lesions which were step-sectioned and had evidence of regression histologically. Possible explanations for this discrepancy are the failure of other authors to include only step-sectioned specimens of the primary melanomas in their material and/or geographic differences in the biologic behavior of this malignant neoplasm
PMID: 6821832
ISSN: 0008-543x
CID: 16859

Surgical gem. modification of surgical gloves to prevent exposure to hepatitis during hair transplantation surgery

Rigel DS; Albom MJ; Geronemus RG; Freedberg IM
PMID: 6833607
ISSN: 0148-0812
CID: 9213

Cutaneous malignant melanomas, five-year survival

Kopf AW; Rigel DS; Friedman RJ
PMID: 7161084
ISSN: 0017-8594
CID: 16860

Risk factors for local recurrence of primary cutaneous squamous cell carcinomas. Treatment by microscopically controlled excision

Dzubow LM; Rigel DS; Robins P
Four hundred fourteen primary cutaneous squamous cell carcinomas were treated by microscopically controlled excision. A five-year mortality-table adjusted cure rate of 93.3% was achieved. The following six parameters were analyzed for correlation with the local recurrence rate: sex, age, lesion diameter, history of previous therapy, anatomic site, and number of stages of Mohs' surgery required for treatment. Only the number of stages correlated significantly with the recurrence rate. However, subpopulations at high risk for recurrent disease could be identified. These consisted of male patients younger than 60 years of age, male patients requiring five or more stages of Mohs' surgery, and patients of either sex with carcinoma of the lower extremity. Modifications of microscopically controlled excision may be warranted in selected patients
PMID: 7138046
ISSN: 0003-987x
CID: 16861

"Small" melanomas: relation of prognostic variables to diameter of primary superficial spreading melanomas

Kopf AW; Rodriguez-Sains RS; Rigel DS; Friedman RJ; Bart RS; Grier WR; Mintzis MM; Postel AH
In a consecutive series of 648 superficial spreading melanomas a significantly better 5-year disease-free survival rate was observed for patients whose primary tumors were 14 mm or less in diameter when compared with those 15 mm or larger in diameter. Other distinguishing features of the group of 'smaller' superficial spreading melanomas were that they occurred in younger patients; were of shorter durations; were more common in women; occurred disproportionately on the lower limbs; were less elevated; tended to be round in shape; were thinner (Breslow); penetrated less deeply (Clark levels); showed less histologic regression; and developed fewer metastases. Based on these findings it is recommended that educational programs be undertaken for the medical profession and for the public to promote early diagnosis and prompt treatment of superficial spreading melanomas when they are small in diameter and more often curable. A color atlas of 'small' melanomas is presented
PMID: 7130508
ISSN: 0148-0812
CID: 16627

The rising incidence and mortality rate of malignant melanoma

Kopf AW; Rigel DS; Friedman RJ
PMID: 7130506
ISSN: 0148-0812
CID: 16862

Is it time for a computer in your practice? III: Types of computer systems for medical offices

Rigel DS
The three basic types of medical-office computer systems have been described along with their basic advantages and disadvantages. A fourth option, that of keeping your current manual office system, may be a valid alternative. The next article of this series will discuss a method for evaluating the suitability of any computer system for your needs and will describe how to select the 'best' one for you
PMID: 7119252
ISSN: 0148-0812
CID: 16863

Is it time for a computer in your practice? II. What tasks your computer can perform

Rigel DS
In this article, the potential benefits of an office computer system have been detailed. As computer costs and sizes decrease, and computing capabilities increase, even more benefits will be had in the future. Of course, not all of these benefits are applicable to all practices. Equally important to note are the many problems associated with installation and use of computer systems, and these must be taken into account before an intelligent decision can be made as to whether its acquisition would benefit your practice. Helping the physician to weigh the benefits of an office computer system against its costs and potential problems will be the subject of the next article in this series
PMID: 7069043
ISSN: 0148-0812
CID: 16864

THE DERMATOPATHOLOGIST SINE AL [Editorial]

Kopf, AW; Rigel, DS
ISI:A1982PL82600002
ISSN: 0193-1091
CID: 30519