Ann Dermatol.  2015 Dec;27(6):780-781. 10.5021/ad.2015.27.6.780.

Diffuse Cutaneous Melanosis Associated with Malignant Melanoma

• Mangana J
• Felderer L
• Cheng P
• French LE
• Dummer R
• Schad K

• KMID: 2157465
• DOI: http://doi.org/10.5021/ad.2015.27.6.780

Abstract

No abstract available.

MeSH Terms

Melanoma*
Melanosis*

Figure

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  Fig. 1 Sagittal magnetic resonance image showing diffuse bone metastases with pathological fractures, metastases in L5 with penetration of the rear edge and epidural fat tissue, and compression of the S1 nerve.

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  Fig. 2 Brown-gray hyperpigmentation of sun-exposed skin areas because of disease progression. (A) Before onset of diffuse cutaneous melanosis (DCM). (B) After onset of DCM.

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