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.
Arroyo
Martha P
MP
The Ronald O. Perelman Department of Dermatology, New York University, New York, NY, USA. mp.arroyo@stanfordalumni.org
Chu
David H
DH
Mobini
Narciss
N
Park
Henry S
HS
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*