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Amelanotic melanoma arising within a lesion of disseminated superficial actinic porokeratosis: An unusual presentation leading to a novel therapeutic approach

Authors :
Debjani Sahni
Jonathan D. Ho
Lynne J. Goldberg
Ali Al-Haseni
Pooja Chitgopeker
Source :
Dermatologic therapy. 31(1)
Publication Year :
2017

Abstract

Disseminated superficial actinic porokeratosis (DSAP) is the most common variant of porokeratosis with a potential for malignant transformation. Its association with malignant melanoma, however, is exceedingly rare. Treatment of DSAP is often ineffective. We report a unique case of amelanotic melanoma arising within a lesion of DSAP. The melanoma was managed surgically, and her DSAP were treated successfully with a novel approach utilizing 5-fluorouracil chemowraps.

Details

ISSN :
15298019
Volume :
31
Issue :
1
Database :
OpenAIRE
Journal :
Dermatologic therapy
Accession number :
edsair.doi.dedup.....0fcd8ca6ca52e2840529fb1835fc6bc2