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Cauliflower-like exophytic mass on the skin: polypoid melanoma. Clinical, dermoscopic, and histologic features

Authors :
Ambra Di Altobrando
Annalisa Patrizi
Emi Dika
Francesco Savoia
Source :
Anais Brasileiros de Dermatologia, Vol 95, Iss 6, Pp 748-750 (2020)
Publication Year :
2020
Publisher :
Sociedade Brasileira de Dermatologia, 2020.

Abstract

Abstract Polypoid melanoma is a variant of nodular melanoma, whose poor prognosis depends on its thickness and the presence of ulceration at the time of diagnosis. The authors report two cases of polypoid melanoma, presenting as broad, cauliflower-like, polypoid masses. Dermoscopy was characterized by a multicolored pattern, atypical polymorphic vessels, and the fiber sign. Clinical and dermoscopic features can help to diagnose polypoid melanoma and exclude other possible differential diagnoses. However, histology remains mandatory to confirm the diagnostic suspicion.

Details

Language :
English, Portuguese
ISSN :
03650596
Volume :
95
Issue :
6
Database :
Directory of Open Access Journals
Journal :
Anais Brasileiros de Dermatologia
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
edsdoj.7a52c5eb219435d86e34c96deef981b
Document Type :
article
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.abd.2020.04.010