Malignant Melanoma (ulcer proliferative) arising from pre-existing melanocytic nevus (Most consistent with Nodular Melanoma)

 

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Malignant Melanoma Arising from Pre-existing Nevus – Surgical Case

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This image shows an ulceroproliferative malignant melanoma arising from a pre-existing pigmented nevus in an elderly patient.

 Malignant melanoma is an aggressive skin cancer that may develop from a long-standing melanocytic nevus, especially when there is rapid growth, ulceration, bleeding, or change in color.

 The patient underwent surgical excision.

 

Operated by:

Dr Partha Pratim Mandal

MS (General Surgery)

 

This post is shared strictly for academic and educational purposes.

Patient identity has not been disclosed.



Location: Khalisha Kota, Birati, Kolkata, West Bengal, India

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