Keeping a watch on melanoma.
When performing a total body skin examination, we discovered a melanoma in situ when a patient took off her wristwatch. This case illustrates the importance of removing jewelry when performing a complete skin examination. Furthermore, the location of this lesion highlights the association between malignant melanoma and intermittent sun exposure.
Casparian
J Michael
JM
Department of Dermatology, Dwight D. Eisenhower VA Medical Center, Leavenworth, Kansas 66048, USA.
Rodewald
Erin J
EJ
D001132:Arm; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008545:Melanoma / Q000175:diagnosis*; D008875:Middle Aged; D010808:Physical Examination / Q000379:methods*; D012878:Skin Neoplasms / Q000175:diagnosis*