Keimyung Medical Journal  2014;33(1):34-38

Nevoid Melanoma in the Forearm.

Misun CHOE 1 ; Hye Ra JUNG ; Gyu Suk LEE

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Keywords

Melanoma; Skin

Country

Republic of Korea

Language

English

Abstract

Nevoid melanoma is a very rare histological subtype of vertical growth phase melanoma. Histologically, it mimics benign nevus and thus may lead to an erroneous diagnosis. We report a case of nevoid melanoma arising in a 53-year-old American woman. High index of suspicion and evaluation of cytologic atypia with ancillary tests may help in establishing the diagnosis.