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Ulcerated amelanotic melanoma of the ear in an 11 year old with Fitzpatrick VI skin type: A case report.

Authors :
Roberts, Matthew
Moxham, J. Paul
Gregory, Allison
Armstrong, Linlea
Terry, Jefferson
Courtemanche, Douglas
Harvey, Melissa
Rehmus, Wingfield
Source :
Pediatric Dermatology. Nov2021 Supplement S1, Vol. 38, p106-109. 4p.
Publication Year :
2021

Abstract

Melanoma is rare in pediatric patients and even more so in those with darker Fitzpatrick skin types. Although risk factors for conventional melanoma are similar in both adult and pediatric cases, the presentation of melanoma in pediatric patients is often distinct from adults. Here, we describe a case of amelanotic ulcerated nodular melanoma with regional lymph node metastases treated with nivolumab in a patient with Fitzpatrick skin type VI. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
07368046
Volume :
38
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
Pediatric Dermatology
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
153894467
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1111/pde.14732