Rhinophymatous amelanotic melanoma.
Amelanotic melanomas are well-known to mimic other dermatologic lesions and often result in delayed diagnosis and treatment. We report a case of an unusual presentation of amelanotic melanoma with an appearance similar to rhinophyma.
Peterson
Jennifer
J
Texas Tech University, Department of Dermatology, Lubbock, USA. jdd4920@hotmail.com
Rowley
Milton
M
D000368:Aged; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D018328:Melanoma, Amelanotic / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery; D009666:Nose / Q000473:pathology; D012225:Rhinoplasty; D012878:Skin Neoplasms / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery; D013524:Surgical Flaps