What is spindle cell melanoma?

Spindle cell melanoma is a rare histological variant of melanoma, characterised by the presence of spindle-shaped melanocytes [1]. On microscopy, it is often mistaken for other skin and soft tissue cancers with spindle cell morphologies.

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