Malignant melanoma associated with a blue naevus: a case report
2008
Malignant Melanoma Associated with a Blue Naevus: A Case Report
Sample size: 1
publication
Evidence: low
Author Information
Author(s): Mellone Pasquale, Bianchi Alexander, Dragonetti Emanuele, Murace Raffaele, Persichetti Paolo, Baldi Alfonso
Primary Institution: Department of Biochemistry, Sect. Pathology, Second University of Naples, Naples, Italy
Conclusion
Combined naevi should always be excised and histologically examined to avoid misclassification.
Supporting Evidence
- The patient had a slowly progressing and asymptomatic pigmented lesion.
- Dermoscopic examination was inconclusive for malignancy.
- The definitive diagnosis was made through histopathological examination.
Takeaway
This study talks about a man who had a special kind of skin spot that looked harmless but turned out to be cancer. It shows that doctors need to check these spots carefully.
Methodology
The lesion was examined dermoscopically and histopathologically after excision.
Participant Demographics
A 35-year-old man.
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