CASE REPORT: NODULAR MELANOMA

Abstract

Nodular melanoma is a rare type of cutaneous melanoma with an increased risk of death. It often mimics benign cutaneous tumors and inflammatory lesions. It has pronounced vertical growth phase and greater thickness at the time of diagnosis which caries ominous prognostic value. Nodular melanoma quickly develops metastases which are often present before the disease is clinically recognised. Here, we report a case of nodular melanoma clinically mimicking seborrheic keratosis. Therapy and 36 months follow-up after primal excision are also presented.

Keywords

• nodular melanoma, seborrheic keratosis, recognition, therapy, follow-up