Contemporary Approaches to In-Transit Melanoma

J Oncol Pract. 2018 May;14(5):292-300. doi: 10.1200/JOP.18.00063.

Abstract

In-transit melanoma represents a distinct disease pattern of heterogeneous superficial tumors. Many treatments have been developed specifically for this type of disease, including regional chemotherapy and a variety of directly injectable agents. Novel strategies include the intralesional delivery of oncolytic viruses and immunocytokines. The combination of intralesional or regional chemotherapy with systemic immune checkpoint inhibitors also is a promising approach. In the current review, we examine the general management of the workup of patients with in-transit disease, the range of available therapies, and recommendations for specific therapies for an individual patient.

Publication types

  • Research Support, N.I.H., Extramural
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Algorithms
  • Clinical Decision-Making
  • Combined Modality Therapy
  • Disease Management
  • Humans
  • Lymphatic Metastasis
  • Melanoma / diagnosis*
  • Melanoma / mortality
  • Melanoma / therapy*
  • Neoplasm Staging
  • Sentinel Lymph Node / pathology
  • Sentinel Lymph Node Biopsy
  • Treatment Outcome