Vol 38, (6) 420-421

Dermatoscopy for in vivo diagnosis of malignant melanoma

Sergio Vano-Galvan MD, is a dermatology resident, Department of Dermatology, Ramon y Cajal University Hospital, Madrid, Spain.

Elena de las Heras MD, PhD, is Dermatology Senior, Department of Dermatology, Ramon y Cajal University Hospital, Madrid, Spain.

Ingrid Aguayo-Leyva MD, is a dermatology resident, Department of Dermatology, Ramon y Cajal University Hospital, Madrid, Spain.

Pedro Jaén MD, PhD, is Chief, Department of Dermatology, Ramon y Cajal University Hospital, Madrid, Spain.

A man, 59 years of age, presented with a pigmented lesion that was discovered on lung auscultation by a family physician. Clinically, a 12 mm long, slightly elevated, brown lesion with variegate pigmentation was observed on his back. Dermatoscopy revealed a multicomponent pattern characterised by irregular pigmented network, radial streaming and pseudopods along with extensive blue-grey areas and a dark brown patch.

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Publication Date: 27 May 2009
Authorised By: Australian Family Physician

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