acral lentiginous melanoma
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Acral Lentiginous Melanoma.
Dermoscopy
F. Peral Rubio, M.D.Department of Dermatology Hospital Universitario Virgen Macarena, Seville, Spain.
Acral Lentiginous Melanoma.
A 40-years-old men. The patient was referred to us
for the assessment of a pigmented lesion on the toe 12 months previously.
DERMOSCOPY
Acral Lentiginous Melanoma.
Irregular diffuse pigmentation:
• Pigmented blotches.
• The colour is brown with variable shades from tan to black
Acral Lentiginous Melanoma.
Features found in other melanoma:
• Irregulalry distributed dots and globules.
Acral Lentiginous Melanoma.
The fibrillar pattern:Numerous fine pigmented
filaments perpendicular to the furrows.
Most commonly seen on weight bearing areas.
Acral Lentiginous Melanoma.
An excision was performed and pathology revealed a Acral Lentiginous Melanoma Clark level III Breslow index at 1,5 mm.
Acral Lentiginous Melanoma.
Dermoscopy
F. Peral Rubio, M.D.Department of Dermatology Hospital Universitario Virgen Macarena, Seville, Spain.