Written and medically reviewed by: Assoc. Prof. Cengiz Dibekoğlu, MD, General SurgeryLast updated:
Soft Tissue Masses — Nevus Treatment
Excision, wide local excision, and follow-up
Benign nevi may be observed or removed for cosmetic reasons. Surgical oncology focus is adequate-margin excision for atypical or malignant lesions, sentinel node when indicated, and multidisciplinary follow-up.
Outcomes of any surgical or interventional procedure may vary from person to person. Please seek a detailed consultation with your physician before any procedure.
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Figure summary
This educational figure shows: Nevus treatment.
Key points
When is excision indicated?
Atypical nevus, malignancy suspicion, or confirmed melanoma on pathology all warrant excision. Margin width follows stage and anatomy.
Wide local excision
After melanoma diagnosis, wide local excision around the primary site aims for oncologic clearance.
Sentinel lymph node
Selected stages may include sentinel node biopsy for staging. The decision follows tumor thickness and clinical findings.
Follow-up
Regular skin checks, sun protection, and family awareness are part of long-term care with dermatology and oncology.
Frequently asked questions
Is early melanoma curable with surgery alone?
Often yes at early stage — staging after pathology defines whether additional treatment is needed.
More chapters in this hub
Lipoma
Benign fatty masses — when to observe or excise
Skin Cysts
Epidermoid and pilar cysts — inflammation, infection, and excision
General Diagnosis
Lipoma and skin cysts — exam, ultrasound, MRI
General Treatment
Lipoma and skin cysts — observation and excision
Nevus
Suspicious pigmented lesions — ABCDE and excision
Nevus Diagnosis
Dermoscopy, biopsy, and pathology pathway
Liposarcoma
Deep fatty malignancy — not a lipoma
Liposarcoma Diagnosis
MRI, biopsy, and tumor board
Liposarcoma Treatment
Wide excision, radiotherapy, and surveillance
Retroperitoneal Masses
Deep abdominal tumors — imaging and resection
Appointment / info
This page is for education. It is not medical advice and does not replace a visit with your physician.
Medical editor: Assoc. Prof. Cengiz Dibekoğlu, MD · Last medically reviewed: August 2026 · English patient-education chapter.