Lentigo maligna melanoma Book Section
| Authors: | Kiuru, M.; Nehal, K. S.; Busam, K. J. |
| Editors: | Busam, K. J.; Scolyer, R. A.; Gerami, P. |
| Article/Chapter Title: | Lentigo maligna melanoma |
| Abstract: | Lentigo maligna melanoma (LMM) is a variant of melanoma that typically occurs on chronically sun-exposed skin of elderly individuals. Clinically, it presents as an irregular brown macule or patch on sun-damaged skin, most commonly on the head and neck region. Histologically, it is characterized by growth of predominantly solitary units of melanocytes with variable density initially along the dermoepidermal junction. This chapter discusses the clinical and histopathologic findings, ancillary tests, differential diagnosis, and management of LMM. © 2019 Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved. |
| Keywords: | immunohistochemistry; melanoma; lentigo maligna; melanocyte; mohs surgery; nf1; solar elastosis; staged excision; sun damage |
| Book Title: | Pathology of Melanocytic Tumors |
| ISBN: | 978-0-323-37457-6 |
| Publisher: | Elsevier Inc. |
| Publication Place: | Philadelphia, PA |
| Date Published: | 2019-01-01 |
| Start Page: | 140 |
| End Page: | 157 |
| Language: | English |
| DOI: | 10.1016/b978-0-323-37457-6.00012-2 |
| PROVIDER: | scopus |
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| Notes: | Book Chapter: 12 -- Located within "Section II: Primary Cutaneous Melanoma" -- Export Date: 3 October 2022 -- Source: Scopus |
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