Pigmented epithelioid melanocytoma - A case report
Journal: International Archives of Integrated Medicine (IAIM) (Vol.1, No. 3)Publication Date: 2014-11-14
Authors : Tariq AL-Johani; Ahmed A. Alhumidi;
Page : 36-38
Keywords : Pigmented epithelioid melanocytoma; Animal-type melanoma; Malignant melanoma;
Abstract
Pigmented epithelioid melanocytoma (PEM) is a borderline melanocytic neoplasms or a low-grade melanoma which is rare. It affects all age groups. The prognosis is relatively good compared to conventional malignant melanoma. We presented here a case of 3 years old Saudi girl presented with an asymptomatic brown-black lesion on her left forearm. At clinical examination, the lesion had a diameter of 0.6 cm, appeared round, exophytic, and intensely pigmented with well-defined edges and bluish reflections. All features strongly suggested nodular melanoma and the lesion was excised and histopathology showed asymmetrical growth of heavily pigmented atypical epithelioid and spindle cells. A pigmented epithelioid melanocytoma, so-called animal-type melanoma, was diagnosed. The depth of invasion was classified as Clark level IV, with maximum thickness of 3 mm.
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