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Malignant Melanoma in the Groin Masquerading as a Vascular Tumour: A Rare Cytodiagnosis

Year: 2024

Type: article

Abstract: Malignant melanoma (MM) is an aggressive cutaneous neoplasm tending to metastasise anywhere within the body. It frequently metastasises to the draining lymph nodes. A distinct presentation of MM occurs when metastatic lesions appear in the regional lymph nodes, while the primary tumour remains clinically undetected. Fine needle aspiration cytology (FNAC) is highly sensitive, rapid, and cost-effective. The utility of the FNAC procedure is well established in the patient's diagnostic workup. However, the Indian data on the cytodiagnosis and cytomorphology of metastatic MM are very scarce. We submit a clinicopathological profile of a rare case in a 68-year-old male, where FNAC from an inguinal mass led to the diagnosis of metastatic MM, which mimicked clinically as a vascular tumour. The present case highlights MM's unusual clinical presentation and cytomorphological details through FNAC.

Source: Cureus

DOI: 10.7759/cureus.69991

Authors: Shreya Giri Goswami, Arvind Bhake, Poornima Pandey

Institution: Datta Meghe Institute of Higher Education and Research

Language: English

Topic: Cutaneous Melanoma Detection and Management

Subfield: Oncology

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: diamond

OpenAlex ID: W4402730817

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