Late diagnosis of nodular melanoma of the foot in a 74-year-old Brazilian man / Diagnóstico tardío de melanoma nodular del pie en un varón con 74 años
Rev. méd. Chile
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139(11): 1481-1483, nov. 2011. ilus
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ABSTRACT
The incidence and mortality of malignant melanoma is increasing. Its early diagnosis can contribute to a favorable prognosis. We report a 74-year-old black man with a dark brown mole in the right plantar area, that grew slowly in the last decade. A biopsy of the lesion revealed a nodular malignant melanoma. A wide excision of the tumor was performed 18 months ago, followed by chemotherapy for nine months. At admission, the patient was debilitated, and presented with numerous nodules in the lower limb and suprapubic area. Imaging studies disclosed chest and abdominal nodules. The patient died 13 days after admission.
RESUMEN
Melanoma maligno constituye una importante preocupación debido al incremento de la incidencia y mortalidad. El diagnóstico precoz de esta malignidad puede contribuir para prognósticos favorables. Se describe el diagnóstico tardío de melanoma nodular del pie en un varón afro-brasileño con 74 años de edad. El propósito es aumentar el índice de sospecha acerca de esta infrecuente localización del tumor de la piel, y estimular a los médicos de cuidado primario para realizar examen minucioso del cuerpo entero, contribuyendo a la detección temprana de los cánceres de piel.
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LILACS (Americas)
Main subject:
Skin Neoplasms
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Foot Diseases
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Abdominal Neoplasms
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Lung Neoplasms
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Melanoma
Type of study:
Diagnostic study
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Prognostic study
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Screening study
Limits:
Aged
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Humans
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Male
Country/Region as subject:
South America
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Brazil
Language:
English
Journal:
Rev. méd. Chile
Journal subject:
Medicine
Year:
2011
Type:
Article
Affiliation country:
Brazil
Institution/Affiliation country:
Armed Forces Hospital/BR
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Catholic University/BR
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