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A. Stage IV nodular scalp melanoma diagnosed at initial office visit. B. Excised well-encapsulated scalp melanoma. C. Intraoperative excision of scalp melanoma down to calvarium.
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During an initial clinical preoperative visit of a 64 year-old male patient, a giant scalp mass was found (Fig. 1A). The scalp melanoma was excised with minimal complication as it was contained in a capsule (Fig. 1B). Excision defect extended down to the calvarium (Fig. 1C).
A. Split thickness graft took 100% and wound healed well.
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A follow-up visit showed 100% graft take and a well-healing wound (Fig. 2A).