Acral lentiginous melanoma
Slowly enlarging irregularly pigmented lesion on the heel present for 3 years
Keywords: Acral lentiginous melanoma, Category_tumour, Dermnet_www.dermnetnz.org/topics/acral-lentiginous-melanoma, Dermnet_www.dermnetnz.org/topics/melanoma/, Dermnet_www.dermnetnz.org/topics/skin-cancer/, Diagnosis_melanoma, Foot, Heel, Icd10_c43, Location_foot, Melanoma, Sctid_93655004, Skin cancer, Sole, Tumour
What is acral lentiginous melanoma?
Acral lentiginous melanoma (ALM) is a rare subtype of melanoma arising on the palms, soles, or under the nails. It is also known as acral melanoma.
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