Complete response with talimogene laherparepvec in recurrent melanoma of the ear: A case report.

Authors

Ashley C Hsu
Niels C Kokot
Burton L Eisenberg, Hoag Family Cancer Institute, One Hoag Drive, PO Box 6100, Newport Beach, CA 92663, USAFollow
Jacob S Thomas

Document Type

Article

Publication Date

7-11-2020

Publication Title

Oral oncology

Keywords

Melanoma of the ear; Surgical excision; Talimogene laherparepvec

Abstract

The current standard of care for cutaneous melanoma of the ear is surgical excision. This approach may result in unfavorable functional and cosmetic outcomes. We report here a case of recurrent melanoma of the ear that achieved complete response with talimogene laherparepvec treatment after the patient declined surgical resection.

Clinical Institute

Cancer

Department

Oncology

Department

Otolaryngology

Recommended Citation

Hsu, Ashley C; Kokot, Niels C; Eisenberg, Burton L; and Thomas, Jacob S, "Complete response with talimogene laherparepvec in recurrent melanoma of the ear: A case report." (2020). Articles, Abstracts, and Reports. 3414.
https://digitalcommons.providence.org/publications/3414