Is postoperative radiotherapy indicated for a primary parotid gland melanoma?

Would there be any indication for postoperative RT if cervical lymph nodes are negative?

Answer from: Radiation Oncologist at Academic Institution

Yes. I suspect that it would be a nodal met from an unknown primary. Surgery and postop RT.

Comments

Radiation Oncologist at St. Johns Health Center
I would suggest: - skin exam to look for primary ...