Clinical presentation of pedunculated, amelanotic melanoma: plantar aspect.

An historical review and case history of amelanotic malignant melanoma presenting as a pedunculated mass on the plantar aspect of the foot is discussed. The patient presented with a rapidly growing, cauliflower-like lesion on the plantar aspect of the left foot. Excisional biopsy revealed amelanotic malignancy. Subsequent surgical intervention was performed to effect a radical excision of local tissues with grafting and inguinal lymphadenectomy.