Verrucous plaque on the foot.
Amelanotic melanoma can present clinically in multiple ways, often mimicking benign processes. This makes diagnosis more difficult and often delays proper medical attention. This case report highlights the importance of having a high suspicion of melanoma in cases that do not behave clinically as expected.
The Ronald O. Perelman Department of Dermatology, New York University, New York, NY, USA. mp.arroyo@stanfordalumni.org
Martha P
MP
Arroyo
David H
DH
Chu
Narciss
N
Mobini
Henry S
HS
Park
D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D005528:Foot / Q000473:pathology* / Q000601:surgery; D006801:Humans; D007150:Immunohistochemistry; D008297:Male; D018328:Melanoma, Amelanotic / Q000473:pathology* / Q000601:surgery; D012878:Skin Neoplasms / Q000473:pathology* / Q000601:surgery; D014860:Warts / Q000473:pathology*