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DOI: 10.1055/s-0043-1777671
Case Report

Nodular Malignant Melanoma on the Abdomen of a Lactating Lady

Banavasi Shanmukha Girisha 
1   Department of Dermatology, Venereology and Leprosy, KS Hegde Medical Academy, Mangalore, Karnataka, India
,
Kavya Chikkanna 
1   Department of Dermatology, Venereology and Leprosy, KS Hegde Medical Academy, Mangalore, Karnataka, India
,
S. Teerthanath
2   Department of Pathology, KS Hegde Medical Academy, Mangalore, Karnataka, India
,
Caren D'souza
3   Department of General Surgery, KS Hegde Medical Academy, Mangalore, Karnataka, India
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Abstract

Malignant melanoma is an uncommon condition in Indian and dark-skinned individuals. Additionally, it is associated with lifetime recurrences and poor prognosis. Its presence on the trunk poses a diagnostic challenge as it can simulate various skin lesions. Furthermore, it raises diagnostic and therapeutic challenges in pregnancy and lactation. Early recognition and appropriate treatment can reduce adverse events in the mother and the baby. Here, we are reporting a case of a 33-year-old lactating mother who presented with a solitary, rapidly growing nodule on the abdomen. Nodular malignant melanoma was diagnosed on further evaluation with histopathology and immunohistochemistry.

Keywords

pregnancy-associated melanoma - nodular melanoma - lactation - postpartum

Authors' Contributions

Banavasi Shanmukha Girisha and Kavya Chikkanna were involved in conceptualization, designing, definition of intellectual content, literature search, clinical and experimental studies, data acquisition and analysis, statistical analysis, manuscript preparation, editing, and review. S Teerthanath contributed to conceptualization, definition of intellectual content, clinical studies, data analysis, and manuscript editing and review. Caren D'souza helped in conceptualization, definition of intellectual content, experimental studies, data analysis, and manuscript preparation. All the authors provided guarantee for this study.


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Organization: IADVL Mid Dermacon 2022.


Place: Lucknow, India.


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Article published online:
22 January 2024

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