Amelanotic lesions are an uncommon form of melanoma presenting with a lack of pigments. Due to this, they are often misdiagnosed as basal cell carcinoma, Bowen's disease, eczema, keratoacanthoma, and pyogenic granuloma.
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Please give your suggestion for my mole.
Query: Hi doctor,I have a mole that has grown a lot and has changed its shape and color. It has also developed a lot of different shaped blood vessels inside it. I have taken a few good images showing the mole close and the various blood vessels, which are running though it. I am now pretty worried after ... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Yes, you need to consult a dermatologist as the features are suggestive of malignancy. The final diagnosis could only be made on histopathological examination, which is considered as a gold standard. Many times, benign lesion also has the appearance of malignancy. But, i... Read Full »
Is amelanotic melanoma a lesion to be concerned?
Query: Hello doctor,Does this lesion in my lower back (pink) appear to be worrisome for amelanotic melanoma? It now appears flesh-colored. Pictures attached. Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have seen the pictures. (attachment removed to protect patient identity). Yes, they are looking like melanoma. Signs of vascularization in the previous nevus is suggestive of melanoma. Kindly consult a local dermatologist as dermoscopic and histological examination... Read Full »
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