Complex melanoma of the scalp: Diagnosis and management aided by confocal microscopy.

Regio Pereira, Amanda; Guitera, Pascale; Ferguson, Peter M; Ch'ng, Sydney; Hirata, Sergio

Regio Pereira, Amanda; Guitera, Pascale; Ferguson, Peter M; Ch'ng, Sydney; Hirata, Sergio.

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Regio Pereira A; Sydney Melanoma Diagnostic Centre, Royal Prince Alfred Hospital, Camperdown, Australia.
Guitera P; Federal University of Sao Paulo, Sao Paulo, Brazil.
Ferguson PM; Faculty of Medicine and Health, The University of Sydney, Sydney, Australia.
Ch'ng S; Sydney Melanoma Diagnostic Centre, Royal Prince Alfred Hospital, Camperdown, Australia.
Hirata S; Faculty of Medicine and Health, The University of Sydney, Sydney, Australia.

Australas J Dermatol ; 63(1): 105-109, 2022 Feb.

Article en En | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-34699066

ABSTRACT

ABSTRACT

Melanomas of lentigo maligna subtype are a steadily growing problem and frequently represent a clinical challenge. A case is reported of a complex melanoma of the scalp illustrating the critical role of confocal microscopy for optimal diagnosis and management.

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Melanoma/patología; Microscopía Confocal; Cuero Cabelludo/patología; Neoplasias Cutáneas/patología; Anciano; Dermoscopía; Humanos; Masculino

Palabras clave

confocal microscopy; dermoscopy; lentigo maligna; melanoma; scalp

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Texto completo: 1 Colección: 01-internacional Banco de datos: MEDLINE Asunto principal: Cuero Cabelludo / Neoplasias Cutáneas / Microscopía Confocal / Melanoma Tipo de estudio: Diagnostic_studies Límite: Aged / Humans / Male Idioma: En Revista: Australas J Dermatol Año: 2022 Tipo del documento: Article País de afiliación: Australia

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