Author/Authors :
Sisti, Andrea Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery - Department of Medicine Surgery and Neuroscience - S. Maria alle Scotte Hospital - University of Siena, Italy , Fallaha, Amgiad Department of Dermatology Venereology and Allergology -Academic Teaching Department of Medical University Innsbruck, Central Teaching Hospital Bolzano Bozen, Italy , Tassinari, Juri Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery - Department of Medicine Surgery and Neuroscience - S. Maria alle Scotte Hospital - University of Siena, Italy , Nisi, Giuseppe Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery - Department of Medicine Surgery and Neuroscience - S. Maria alle Scotte Hospital - University of Siena, Italy , Grimaldi, Luca Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery - Department of Medicine Surgery and Neuroscience - S. Maria alle Scotte Hospital - University of Siena, Italy , Eisendle, Klaus College of HealthCare Professions Claudiana, Böhlerstr, Bolzano/Bozen, Italy
Abstract :
The incidence of melanoma has steadily increased over the past three decades. Melanoma in situ (MIS), defined as melanoma that is limited to the epidermis, contributes to a disproportionately high percentage of this rising incidence. Amelanotic melanoma presents as an erythematous macule or plaque and may initially be misdiagnosed as an inflammatory disorder. We report a case of amelonatic MIS raised on non-sun-exposed skin, inducing a lichen planus-like keratosis as inflammatory reaction, which clinically masked the melanoma. (www.actabiomedica.it)
