Cutaneous melanomas

According to the authors and editors, this report contains the most justified principles of diagnostic and therapeutic procedures prepared considering the scientific value of evidence and category of recommendations. These principles should always be interpreted in the context of an individual clinical situation. The recommendations do not always correspond to the current reimbursement rules in Poland. In case of doubt, the current possibilities of reimbursement of individual procedures should be established. 1. The quality of scientific evidence I — Scientific evidence obtained from well-designed and conducted randomized clinical trials or meta-analyses of randomized clinical trials II — Scientific evidence obtained from well-designed and conducted prospective observational studies (non-randomized cohort studies) III — Scientific evidence obtained from retrospective observational studies or case-control studies IV — Scientific evidence obtained from clinical experiences and/or experts, opinions 2. Category of recommendations A — Indications confirmed unambiguously and absolutely useful in clinical practice B — Indications probable and potentially useful indications in clinical practice C — Indications determined individually. © 2019 Via Medica. All rights reserved.