Sentinel lymph node status is the most important prognostic factor in patients with melanoma of the scalp

Objectives/Hypothesis To compare clinicopathologic and prognostic factors associated with scalp melanomas and nonscalp melanomas of the head and neck (H&N). Study Design Post hoc analysis of the database from a multi‐institutional, prospective, randomized study. Methods Clinicopathologic factors were assessed and correlated with survival and recurrence. Univariate and multivariate analysis of prognostic factors affecting disease‐free...