Development of Vitiligo-Like Depigmentation after Treatment of Lentigo Maligna Melanoma with 5% Imiquimod Cream
Annals of Dermatology
;
: 454-457, 2018.
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em Inglês
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ABSTRACT
A 69-year-old man presented with a black irregular patch on his left cheek. Skin biopsy revealed lentigo maligna melanoma in situ. He was treated via partial excision of the melanoma, followed by the application of 5% imiquimod cream every other night for 6 to 8 hours. The patient experienced severe local inflammation accompanied by burning, edema, and erythema, as well as oozing and crusting. The patient discontinued using the imiquimod cream after 15 applications because of the inflammation. Depigmentation was noted in the treated area 3 months after the initiation of treatment with imiquimod cream. Histological examination using Melan-A staining of the depigmented area revealed an absence of melanocytes, which is consistent with vitiligo. The depigmented lesions improved considerably after a 5-year follow-up, and there was no recurrence of melanoma.
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Assunto principal:
Recidiva
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Pele
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Vitiligo
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Biópsia
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Queimaduras
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Bochecha
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Seguimentos
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Sarda Melanótica de Hutchinson
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Edema
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Eritema
Tipo de estudo:
Estudo observacional
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Estudo prognóstico
Limite:
Idoso
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Humanos
Idioma:
Inglês
Revista:
Annals of Dermatology
Ano de publicação:
2018
Tipo de documento:
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