Melanoma Invasive — Dermoscopic Case (ISIC_0000310)

Diagnosis: Melanoma Invasive

Dermoscopic image of melanoma invasive on the lower extremity in a female, approximately 85 years old patient. Source: ISIC Archive (ISIC_0000310), License: CC-0.

Clinical Presentation

Invasive melanoma is a malignant neoplasm of melanocytes that has penetrated beyond the epidermis. Dermoscopic features may include atypical pigment network, irregular dots/globules, blue-white structures, regression structures, and asymmetric distribution of colors and structures. Anatomic site: lower extremity Patient: female, approximately 85 years old Image type: dermoscopic

Clinical History

Patient demographics: female, approximately 85 years old. Lesion located on lower extremity.

Differential Diagnosis

Dysplastic nevus, Seborrheic keratosis, Pigmented BCC, Blue nevus

Tags: melanoma, malignant, invasive, dermoscopy, skin cancer, ISIC