Fussell Jacqueline Nicole, Troutman David Lee, Hossler Eric, Agarwal Shilpa
J Am Podiatr Med Assoc. 2014 May;104(3):295-7. doi: 10.7547/0003-0538-104.3.295.
Malignant melanoma is responsible for more than three-fourths of skin cancer deaths in the United States. Melanomas presenting on acral surfaces are frequently misdiagnosed initially, leading to progression of disease and worse prognosis. This case is presented to reinforce the significance of careful physical examination and early biopsy of atypical ulcerations of the foot.
在美国,恶性黑色素瘤导致了超过四分之三的皮肤癌死亡。出现在肢端表面的黑色素瘤最初常常被误诊,从而导致疾病进展和预后更差。本文报告此病例以强化仔细体格检查和对足部非典型溃疡进行早期活检的重要性。