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Breslow thickness was present in 87.1% (155\/178) and a comment had been made on lateral excision in 85.4% (152\/178). A specific clearance measurement was recorded in 5.6% (10\/178), and in 9.6% (17\/178) tumour was stated to extend to the margin. In 4.5% (8\/178) neither thickness nor a comment on excision was recorded. Clinical advice on excision was offered in 12.4% (22\/178). A macroscopic description was absent in 6.7% (12\/178). CONCLUSIONS: Deficiencies were identified in the quality of malignant melanoma histopathology reports in Trent Region. There is no reason to believe that significant improvements have occurred since 1990 or that other regions are performing differently. A national standard for reporting primary cutaneous malignant melanoma is recommended. As a minimum, all reports should include Breslow thickness and a specific measurement of lateral clearance. This will facilitate prognostic evaluation, clinical management and audit. This standard would not exclude the reporting of other information, depending on local policy. 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