title: Malignant melanoma of the plantar aspect of the foot.
abstract: 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.
mesh_terms: 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