The incidence of melanoma has steadily increased over the past three decades. Melanoma in situ (MIS), defined as melanoma that is limited to the epidermis, contributes to a disproportionately high percentage of this rising incidence. Amelanotic melanoma presents as an erythematous macule or plaque and may initially be misdiagnosed as an inflammatory disorder. We report a case of amelonatic MIS raised on non-sun-exposed skin, inducing a lichen planuslike keratosis as inflammatory reaction, which clinically masked the melanoma.

Sisti, A., Fallaha, A., Tassinari, J., Nisi, G., Grimaldi, L., Eisendle, K. (2017). Melanoma in situ mimicking a lichen planus-like keratosis. ACTA BIO-MEDICA DE L'ATENEO PARMENSE, 88(4), 496-498 [10.23750/abm.v88i4.5699].

Melanoma in situ mimicking a lichen planus-like keratosis

Sisti A.
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Tassinari J.;Nisi G.;Grimaldi L.;
2017-01-01

Abstract

The incidence of melanoma has steadily increased over the past three decades. Melanoma in situ (MIS), defined as melanoma that is limited to the epidermis, contributes to a disproportionately high percentage of this rising incidence. Amelanotic melanoma presents as an erythematous macule or plaque and may initially be misdiagnosed as an inflammatory disorder. We report a case of amelonatic MIS raised on non-sun-exposed skin, inducing a lichen planuslike keratosis as inflammatory reaction, which clinically masked the melanoma.
2017
Sisti, A., Fallaha, A., Tassinari, J., Nisi, G., Grimaldi, L., Eisendle, K. (2017). Melanoma in situ mimicking a lichen planus-like keratosis. ACTA BIO-MEDICA DE L'ATENEO PARMENSE, 88(4), 496-498 [10.23750/abm.v88i4.5699].
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