Amelanotic lentigo maligna: A report of three cases and review of the literature - 24/04/13
Abstract |
Background |
Amelanotic lentigo maligna is not clinically suspected and is often mistaken for a basal cell carcinoma, squamous cell carcinoma, or dermatitis.
Objective |
Our objective was to review previously reported cases of amelanotic lentigo maligna and compare them with our 3 cases.
Methods |
The clinical presentation and histologic findings of 3 new cases are described and compared with those in the literature.
Results |
The index of suspicion for amelanotic lentigo maligna is extremely low. No reported cases have been diagnosed clinically. None of our 3 cases was suspected.
Limitations |
Only three cases were reviewed.
Conclusion |
A high degree of clinical and histologic suspicion is required to make the diagnosis of this clinically nondescript neoplasm.
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Vol 62 - N° 5
P. 857-860 - mai 2010 Retour au numéroBienvenue sur EM-consulte, la référence des professionnels de santé.
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