Microstaging is a technique used to help determine the stage (extent) of melanoma and certain squamous cell cancers. A sample of skin that contains tumor tissue is examined under a microscope to find out how thick the tumor is and/or how deeply the tumor has grown into the skin or connective tissues.
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- Microstaging entry in the public domain NCI Dictionary of Cancer Terms
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Microstaging is a technique used to help determine the stage (extent) of melanoma and certain squamous cell cancers. A sample of skin that contains tumor tissue is examined under a microscope to find out how thick the tumor is and/or how deeply the tumor has grown into the skin or connective tissues.
External links
- Microstaging entry in the public domain NCI Dictionary of Cancer Terms
This article incorporates
public domain material from
Dictionary of Cancer Terms.
U.S. National Cancer Institute.
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