Status post melanoma dorsi?

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"Status post melanoma dorsi" typically refers to a patient who has been treated for melanoma located on the back (dorsal area). This might imply a variety of things depending on the context, such as:

1. Surgical Intervention: The patient may have undergone a surgical procedure to remove the melanoma, which could include excision of the tumor and possibly some surrounding tissue to ensure clear margins.

2. Follow-up Care: Post-treatment follow-up is usually required to monitor for recurrence or metastasis. This might include regular skin exams, imaging studies, and possibly blood tests.

3. Adjuvant Therapy: Depending on the stage of melanoma, the patient might also have received adjunctive therapies, such as immunotherapy or targeted therapy, especially if there was a concern about spreading beyond the initial site.

4. Healing and Recovery: The status may also involve observations about the healing process of the surgical site, any complications such as infection, and the patient's overall physical and emotional recovery.

If you're looking for specific information about the implications of this status, potential next steps in care, or something else, please provide more context or specify your question!


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