Mis-diagnosis of a malignant melanoma in the foot

S. Cahill; J.R. Cryer; K. Ramesar; Simon Otter

doi:10.1016/j.fas.2008.11.006

Mis-diagnosis of a malignant melanoma in the foot

S. Cahill, J.R. Cryer, K. Ramesar, Simon Otter

University of Brighton

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Abstract

We report a case of amelanotic malignant melanoma occurring in the nail sulcus of the hallux, which on initial presentation was mistaken for hypergranulation tissue due to an in-growing toenail. We highlight the importance of this differential diagnosis as such lesions can have serious sequelae.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	158-160
Number of pages	3
Journal	Journal of Foot & Ankle Surgery
Volume	15
Issue number	3
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1016/j.fas.2008.11.006
Publication status	Published - 2009

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Malignant melanoma
Foot

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Mis-diagnosis of a malignant melanoma in the foot

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