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Verrucous plaque on the foot
Author(s) -
Arroyo Martha P.,
Chu David H.,
Mobini Narciss,
Park Henry S.
Publication year - 2004
Publication title -
journal of cutaneous pathology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.597
H-Index - 75
eISSN - 1600-0560
pISSN - 0303-6987
DOI - 10.1111/j.0303-6987.2003.00185.x
Subject(s) - foot (prosody) , pathology , medicine , dermatology , art , literature
Amelanotic melanoma can present clinically in mutiple 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.