A nuanced exploration delving into malignant melanomas occurring in unexpected and less common anatomical locations.
case_series · Level IV
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- Record sourced from PubMed, PMID 38605775.
- Also identified by DOI 10.4103/jfmpc.jfmpc_1778_23 and PMC identifier 11006043.
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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.