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Acral lentiginous melanoma

Discussion in 'General Issues and Discussion Forum' started by JFAR, Sep 22, 2008.

  1. JFAR

    JFAR Active Member


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    Acral lentiginous melanoma of the foot and ankle: a case series and review of the literature

    Ivan R Bristow and Katharine Acland

    Journal of Foot and Ankle Research 2008, 1:11doi:10.1186/1757-1146-1-11


    Published: 15 September 2008

    Abstract (provisional)
    Acral lentiginous melanoma (ALM) is an uncommon, cutaneous malignant tumour which may arise on the foot. Its relative rarity, atypical appearance and late presentation frequently serve as poor prognostic indicators.

    Methods
    At a tertiary skin tumour centre, a retrospective review was undertaken of all patients diagnosed with the tumour at the level of ankle or below.

    Results
    Over a six year period, 27 cases (20 female, 7 male) were identified with positive histology confirming the disease. The age ranged from 35-96 years of age (mean 62.7 years). The majority of the cohort were white (59%) with plantar lesions (62%). 33% of patients were initially were diagnosed incorrectly. The average time taken from the point of recognition, by the patient, to the lesion being correctly diagnosed was around 13.5 months.

    Conclusions
    Earlier diagnosis of ALM requires education at both a patient and practitioner level.
     
  2. drsarbes

    drsarbes Well-Known Member

    "Bob Marley, famous reggae artist, was killed by acral lentiginous melanoma that was present under one of his toenails."


    Steve
     
  3. perrypod

    perrypod Active Member

    Steve,
    Was he actually killed by the melanoma or was there already other cancer in his body that did him in?


    Perry
     
  4. drsarbes

    drsarbes Well-Known Member

    Hi Perry:

    Don't quote me but I think the sub ungual melanoma was primary and, obviously, metastasized.

    Steve
     
  5. twirly

    twirly Well-Known Member

    For those who may be interested,

    From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

    Regards,
    Mandy
     
  6. drsarbes

    drsarbes Well-Known Member

    thanks twirly, very interesting.
    I wonder how securely any of us would hold on to our beliefs when challenged by death.
    Steve
     
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