Dermatoscopy for in vivo diagnosis of malignant melanoma

Aust Fam Physician. 2009 Jun;38(6):420-1.

Abstract

A man, 59 years of age, presented with a pigmented lesion that was discovered on lung auscultation by a family physician. Clinically, a 12 mm long, slightly elevated, brown lesion with variegate pigmentation was observed on his back. Dermatoscopy revealed a multicomponent pattern characterised by irregular pigmented network, radial streaming and pseudopods along with extensive blue-grey areas and a dark brown patch.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Dermoscopy*
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Melanoma / diagnosis*
  • Middle Aged
  • Skin Neoplasms / diagnosis*