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A nuanced exploration delving into malignant melanomas occurring in unexpected and less common anatomical locations
- Source :
- Journal of Family Medicine and Primary Care, Vol 13, Iss 2, Pp 800-803 (2024)
- Publication Year :
- 2024
- Publisher :
- Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications, 2024.
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Abstract
- Malignant melanoma originates from melanoma cells, which derive from the neuroectoderm of the ectodermal mucosa. The chameleonic presentation of malignant melanoma, its often asymptomatic nature, the rarity of the lesion, the grim prognosis, and the imperative for highly specialized treatment are critical factors that merit careful consideration. Herein, we report a compilation of five cases of malignant melanomas occurring at unusual anatomical locations, which were initially misdiagnosed, which on careful analysis with the use of immuno-histochemical stains were correctly diagnosed as malignant melanoma.
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 22494863
- Volume :
- 13
- Issue :
- 2
- Database :
- Directory of Open Access Journals
- Journal :
- Journal of Family Medicine and Primary Care
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- edsdoj.70fd78c746934bcab544c47d45d027f9
- Document Type :
- article
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.4103/jfmpc.jfmpc_1778_23