Title of article
Melanoma in situ mimicking a Lichen planus-like keratosis
Author/Authors
Sisti, Andrea Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery - Department of Medicine Surgery and Neuroscience - S. Maria alle Scotte Hospital - University of Siena, Italy , Fallaha, Amgiad Department of Dermatology Venereology and Allergology -Academic Teaching Department of Medical University Innsbruck, Central Teaching Hospital Bolzano Bozen, Italy , Tassinari, Juri Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery - Department of Medicine Surgery and Neuroscience - S. Maria alle Scotte Hospital - University of Siena, Italy , Nisi, Giuseppe Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery - Department of Medicine Surgery and Neuroscience - S. Maria alle Scotte Hospital - University of Siena, Italy , Grimaldi, Luca Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery - Department of Medicine Surgery and Neuroscience - S. Maria alle Scotte Hospital - University of Siena, Italy , Eisendle, Klaus College of HealthCare Professions Claudiana, Böhlerstr, Bolzano/Bozen, Italy
Pages
3
From page
496
To page
498
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 planus-like keratosis as inflammatory reaction, which clinically masked the melanoma. (www.actabiomedica.it)
Keywords
dermoscopy , lichen planus-like keratosis , melanoma in situ
Journal title
Acta bio-medica : Atenei Parmensis
Serial Year
2017
Record number
2624565
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