Acral Lentiginous Melanoma: A Rare Variant with Unique Diagnostic Challenges

Authors

Taylor Gray, HCA HealthcareFollow
Brett BrazenFollow
Maheera FarsiFollow
Richard Miller, HCA HealthcareFollow

Files

Division

West Florida

Hospital

Largo Medical Center

Specialty

Dermatology

Document Type

Poster

Publication Date

5-2020

Keywords

Acral lentiginous melanoma, Ckit, melanoma

Disciplines

Dermatology | Neoplasms | Skin and Connective Tissue Diseases

Abstract

Acral lentiginous melanoma (ALM), named for its location and histological growth pattern, is a rare variant of melanoma. ALM presents on palms, soles, or in association with the nail unit.1 While ALM accounts for approximately 5% of melanomas diagnosed each year, it is the most commonly diagnosed subtype of melanoma in non-Caucasian patients.

Recommended Citation

Gray, Taylor; Brazen, Brett; Farsi, Maheera; and Miller, Richard, "Acral Lentiginous Melanoma: A Rare Variant with Unique Diagnostic Challenges" (2020). West Florida Division Virtual Research Day 2020. 21.
https://scholarlycommons.hcahealthcare.com/westflorida2020/21