Melanoma in situ — Dermoscopic Case (ISIC_0009927)

Diagnosis: Melanoma in situ, associated with a nevus

Dermoscopic image of melanoma in situ on the head/neck in a female, approximately 40 years old patient. Source: ISIC Archive (ISIC_0009927), License: CC-0.

Clinical Presentation

Melanoma in situ is the earliest stage of melanoma, confined to the epidermis without dermal invasion. Early detection through dermoscopy is crucial. Features may include atypical pigment network, irregular streaks, and regression structures. Anatomic site: head/neck Patient: female, approximately 40 years old Image type: dermoscopic

Clinical History

Patient demographics: female, approximately 40 years old. Lesion located on head/neck.

Differential Diagnosis

Dysplastic nevus, Solar lentigo, Lentigo maligna, Pigmented actinic keratosis

Tags: melanoma, in situ, early detection, dermoscopy, ISIC