Acral Lentiginous Melanoma Case Study
Author Information
Author(s): Kosmidis Christoforos, Efthimiadis Christoforos, Anthimidis Georgios, Grigoriou Marios, Vasiliadou Kalliopi, Ioannidou Georgia, Makedou Fotini, Baka Sofia
Primary Institution: Interbalkan European Medical Center
Hypothesis
What is the effective management approach for acral lentiginous melanoma?
Conclusion
The patient with acral lentiginous melanoma showed no local or distant recurrence after 18 months of follow-up.
Supporting Evidence
- The melanoma was diagnosed through histological examination.
- The tumor stage was classified as IB according to the AJCC system.
- The patient had no evidence of metastasis during follow-up.
Takeaway
A man had a rare type of skin cancer on his foot, and after treatment, he didn't have any more problems for a year and a half.
Methodology
The patient underwent an excisional biopsy, sentinel lymph node biopsy, and wide local excision with skin grafting.
Limitations
The study is based on a single case report, limiting generalizability.
Participant Demographics
A 58-year-old man with no significant predisposing factors for melanoma.
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