Keeping a watch on melanoma

Casparian, J.Michael.; Rodewald, E.J.

Cutis 69(5): 391-392

2002


ISSN/ISBN: 0011-4162
PMID: 12041820
Document Number: 544989
When performing a total body skin examination, we discovered a melanoma in situ when a patient took off her wristwatch. This case illustrates the importance of removing jewelry when performing a complete skin examination. Furthermore, the location of this lesion highlights the association between malignant melanoma and intermittent sun exposure.

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