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Amelanotic Melanoma Mimicking Squamous Cell Carcinoma

Year: 2024

Type: article

Abstract: We report on a patient diagnosed with amelanotic melanoma that presented with dermoscopic and histological features resembling squamous cell carcinoma. The patient was referred for Mohs micrographic surgery and subsequent reconstruction. Immunohistochemical stains were requested demonstrating strongly positive staining for melanoma antigen recognized by T cells 1 and negative results for pancytokeratin and carcinoembryonic antigen. These findings confirmed the diagnosis of amelanotic nodular melanoma, Stage IIC (T3bN0M0), highlighting the importance of accurate diagnostic techniques in guiding appropriate clinical management strategies.

Source: Journal of the Philippine Dermatological Society

DOI: 10.4103/jpds.jpds_35_24

Authors: Ianne Robin Dumawal Solis, Philip Cedrick Lacsamana Lorena, Ma. Purita Gela Paz-Lao, Maria Jasmin Jacinto Jamora, Julie Anne Patricia Magsino Songco

Institution: Makati Medical Center

Language: English

Topic: Cutaneous Melanoma Detection and Management

Subfield: Oncology

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: hybrid

OpenAlex ID: W4405981177

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