Malignant Melanoma Associated with a Blue Naevus: A Case Report
Presented by:
Cases Journal / Pasquale Mellone, Alexander Bianchi, Emanuele Dragonetti, Raffaele Murace, Paolo Persichetti and Alfonso Baldi
Summary points:
A 35-year-old male presents with an asymptomatic pigmented lesion that had been slowly progressing for 1 year. The lesion was an irregular, oval, blue-brown plaque 5.5 x 3.3 mm in size. This case describes the dermoscopic examination and explains the need for histopathological examination to confirm the diagnosis. The biopsy findings and treatment plan are outlined. The authors discuss the clinical and pathological significance of melanocytic naevi.
Malignant Melanoma Associated with a Blue Naevus: A Case Report
