Acral lentiginous melanoma in situ: dermoscopic features and management strategy

Diagnosis of acral lentiginous melanoma in situ (ALMIS) is challenging. However, data regarding ALMIS are limited in the literature. The aim of this study was to investigate the clinical and dermoscopic features of ALMIS on palmoplantar surfaces. Patients with ALMIS and available dermoscopic images...

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Published in:Scientific reports 2020-11, Vol.10 (1), p.20503-20503, Article 20503
Main Authors: Han, Byeol, Hur, Keunyoung, Ohn, Jungyoon, Lim, Sophie Soyeon, Mun, Je-Ho
Format: Article
Language:English
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Adult
Aged
Dermoscopy
Diagnosis
Female
Follow-Up Studies
Humanities and Social Sciences
Humans
Lesions
Literature reviews
Male
Melanoma
Melanoma - diagnostic imaging
Melanoma - pathology
Middle Aged
multidisciplinary
Pigmentation
Science
Science (multidisciplinary)
Skin Neoplasms - diagnostic imaging
Skin Neoplasms - pathology
Statistical analysis
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Summary:Diagnosis of acral lentiginous melanoma in situ (ALMIS) is challenging. However, data regarding ALMIS are limited in the literature. The aim of this study was to investigate the clinical and dermoscopic features of ALMIS on palmoplantar surfaces. Patients with ALMIS and available dermoscopic images were retrospectively reviewed at our institution between January 2013 and February 2020. Clinical and dermoscopic features were analysed and compared between small (
ISSN:2045-2322
2045-2322
DOI:10.1038/s41598-020-77425-z