A Case of Lentigo Maligna Melanoma / 대한피부과학회지
Korean Journal of Dermatology
; : 1362-1365, 2000.
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in Korean
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ABSTRACT
Lentigo maligna melanoma(LMM) is the least common type of melanoma and most commonly affects the sun-exposed skin of the elderly. We herein report a case of LMM evolved from lentigo maligna(LM). A 71-year-old female presented with a longstanding irregular brown patch containing two black papules on the left cheek which developed 8 months ago. Histopathologic findings were consistent with LM and LMM. We performed a wide excision and dufourmental flap for reconstruction with no recurrence for 30 months. Sun exposure has been known as the most important etiologic factor for the development of malignant melanoma including LMM and the incidence has an increasing tendency. Thus, skin biopsy is recommended in the evaluation of a longstanding irregular brown patch on the face to prevent LMM.
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Main subject:
Recurrence
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Skin
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Biopsy
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Cheek
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Incidence
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Solar System
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Hutchinson's Melanotic Freckle
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Lentigo
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Melanoma
Type of study:
Incidence study
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Prognostic study
Limits:
Aged
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Female
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Humans
Language:
Korean
Journal:
Korean Journal of Dermatology
Year:
2000
Document type:
Article