[Melanoma in children: a case].
BACKGROUND
Melanoma is rare in children. We report a new case.


METHODS
A black tumor on the medial aspect of the right thigh was removed at the age of 5 years. Histologic diagnosis was melanoma. One year later, a metastasic inguinal lymph node appeared in the right inguinal fold. Exeresis with curetage was performed followed with chemotherapy. Outcome has been favourable to date.


CONCLUSIONS
The diagnosis of melanoma is difficult in children and is usually mistaken. In this case, the histologic diagnosis appears to have been exact and chemotherapy was performed. The rationale and modalities have been discussed.
Julien
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Service de Chirurgie Plastique et Viscérale, Hôpital G. de Clocheville, CHU de Tours.
Fournier
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GM
Robert
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M
Lejars
O
O
Grangeponte
M C
MC
Lorette
G
G
D000367:Age Factors; D000971:Antineoplastic Combined Chemotherapy Protocols / Q000627:therapeutic use; D002675:Child, Preschool; D006801:Humans; D008207:Lymphatic Metastasis; D008297:Male; D008545:Melanoma / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000473:pathology* / Q000601:surgery; D012878:Skin Neoplasms / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000473:pathology* / Q000601:surgery; D013848:Thigh