Amelanotic lentigo malignant melanoma: a case report and review of the literature.
A patient with an amelanotic lentigo malignant melanoma is presented which manifested itself initially as an erythematous flare with the subsequent development of nodules. The diagnosis was only made histologically. A computer search of the literature revealed 6 previous cases, and a review of these rare tumours is presented.
Irwin
M S
MS
Department of Plastic Surgery, St Thomas' Hospital, London.
Mercer
D M
DM
Walker
N P
NP
D004890:Erythema / Q000209:etiology; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008545:Melanoma / Q000150:complications / Q000473:pathology*; D008875:Middle Aged; D012878:Skin Neoplasms / Q000150:complications / Q000473:pathology*