Lentigo maligna melanoma


 

A lesion discovered during a systematic examination. The border of the lesion is convoluted.

 
lentigo melanoma
 

The lesion diameter is greater than 1 cm, the border is irregular. There is a thickening of the lesion and the colour is also irregular.

 
lentigo melanoma
 

Another melanic lesion of the trunk. Notice the very irregular coloration and border of this patch.

 
Photographs courtesy of Pr Huntley's website

 

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