Malignant melanoma of the plantar aspect of the foot.
Malignant melanoma is the most frequently diagnosed malignant lesion of the foot. We present an overview of the diagnosis, classifications, and treatment of malignant melanoma. We report a case involving surgical intervention as well as treatment of postoperative skin slough with human amniotic membrane.
D005260:Female; D005534:Foot Diseases / Q000473:pathology* / Q000601:surgery; D006801:Humans; D008545:Melanoma / Q000473:pathology* / Q000601:surgery; D008875:Middle Aged; D012878:Skin Neoplasms / Q000473:pathology* / Q000601:surgery