Breslow's depth
Breslow's Depth
Breslow's depth is a measure used in the field of oncology to describe the depth of invasion of melanoma, a type of skin cancer. It is named after Dr. Alexander Breslow, a pathologist who first proposed the measurement in 1970.
Pronunciation
Breslow's depth is pronounced as "Brez-low's depth".
Etymology
The term is named after Dr. Alexander Breslow, who first described the measurement in a paper published in 1970.
Definition
Breslow's depth is measured from the granular layer of the epidermis down to the deepest part of the tumor. It is measured in millimeters and is used to stage melanoma, with deeper tumors associated with a worse prognosis.
Related Terms
- Melanoma: A type of skin cancer that Breslow's depth is used to stage.
- Epidermis: The top layer of the skin, from which the Breslow's depth measurement starts.
- Oncology: The field of medicine that deals with the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of cancer.
- Pathology: The study of disease, its causes, processes, development, and consequences. Dr. Alexander Breslow was a pathologist.
See Also
References
- Breslow A. Thickness, cross-sectional areas and depth of invasion in the prognosis of cutaneous melanoma. Ann Surg. 1970;172(5):902-908. doi:10.1097/00000658-197011000-00017
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Breslow's depth
- Wikipedia's article - Breslow's depth
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