A Case of Malignant Melanoma in a Patient with Segmental Neurofibromatosis.
- Author:
Hyo Chan JANG
1
;
Gun PARK
;
Joon Soo PARK
;
Sung Woo LEE
;
Hyun CHUNG
;
Sang Won KIM
Author Information
1. Department of Dermatology, Catholic University of Daegu School of Medicine, Daegu, Korea. g9563009@cu.ac.kr
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords:
Malignant melanoma;
Segmental neurofibromatosis
- MeSH:
Cafe-au-Lait Spots;
Humans;
Melanoma*;
Melanosis;
Neural Crest;
Neurofibroma;
Neurofibromatoses*;
Physical Examination
- From:Korean Journal of Dermatology
2005;43(6):800-803
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
Neurofibromatosis, like malignant melanoma, is believed to be a disorder of neural crest origin, but a definite association between these two diseases has not been established. We report a patient with malignant melanoma and with segmental neurofibromatosis. The malignant melanoma was not related to neurofibromas. Physical examination revealed no cafe-au-lait spots, axillary freckles, or Lish nodules. His family history was negative for neurofibromatosis or malignant melanoma.
