The triangular intermuscular space as a site of lymph node metastasis in melanoma of the back.

Journal Article (Journal Article)

The Triangular Intermuscular Space is defined by borders of the teres major, teres minor, and long head of the triceps. Through this space pass the descending circumflex scapular artery, vena comitants, and lymphatics. We report 3 patients with truncal melanoma, presenting with recurrent disease in the TIS. These cases suggest that in patients with melanoma of the back, the Triangular Intermuscular Space, as the gateway to the axilla, may be an important site of metastatic disease.

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Duke Authors

Cited Authors

  • Herbert, GS; Beshlian, KM

Published Date

  • January 2010

Published In

Volume / Issue

  • 64 / 1

Start / End Page

  • 52 - 54

PubMed ID

  • 20023455

Electronic International Standard Serial Number (EISSN)

  • 1536-3708

Digital Object Identifier (DOI)

  • 10.1097/SAP.0b013e31819b6c87

Language

  • eng

Conference Location

  • United States