Malignant melanoma of the foot.
This discussion and case presentation demonstrate the importance of proper diagnostic procedures when a suspect lesion presents. Biopsy and examination by a pathologist in the field of malignant melanoma revealed an immediate definitive diagnosis. Any delay of such measures will increase the chance of metastasis and the degree of necessary surgical excision.
D000368:Aged; D005534:Foot Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000601:surgery; D006214:Hallux; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008545:Melanoma / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000601:surgery; D012867:Skin / Q000473:pathology; D012878:Skin Neoplasms / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000601:surgery