A Case of Lentigo Maligna Melanoma.
10.5021/ad.2001.13.4.247
- Author:
Sang Jin PARK
;
Kyung Ho PARK
;
Jun Mo YANG
;
Eil Soo LEE
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords:
Lentigo maligna;
Lentigo maligna melanoma
- MeSH:
Aged, 80 and over;
Cheek;
Head;
Humans;
Hutchinson's Melanotic Freckle*;
Lentigo*;
Melanoma*;
Neck;
Skin
- From:Annals of Dermatology
2001;13(4):247-249
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:English
-
Abstract:
Lentigo maligna melanoma(LMM) is the least common type of melanoma. LMM is almost exclusively located on sun-exposed skin of the head and neck. We describe a case of lentigo maligna melanoma evolved from lentigo maligna in 82-year-old man. Five years ago, the patient developed a brownish pigmented lesion on the left cheek. The lesion progressed slowly, and several months ago, a black pigmented patch was developed in the periphery of the brownish pigmented patch. Histopathologic examination of the lesions revealed findings consistent with lentigo maligna and lentigo maligna melanoma.
