Skeletally metastatic malignant melanoma of the foot
Tamburri, S.A.; Boberg, J.S.
Journal of Foot and Ankle Surgery Official Publication of the American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons 33(4): 368-372
1994
ISSN/ISBN: 1067-2516 PMID: 7951189 Document Number: 435538
Malignant melanoma involving the foot has typically been documented in cases whereby the primary lesion was subungually located. Characteristic clinical features usually assist the physician in diagnosing the suspicious lesion. The case study that follows illustrates an atypical presentation of skeletally metastatic malignant melanoma of the foot where the primary lesion was not identified.