A case of post traumatic malignant melanoma over face

Authors

  • Honeypalsinh H Maharaul SBKS Medical Institute & Research Centre, Piparia
  • Girish Singla SBKS Medical Institute & Research Centre, Piparia
  • Kaushalendra K Vegad SBKS Medical Institute & Research Centre, Piparia
  • Nisarg M Savjiani SBKS Medical Institute & Research Centre, Piparia
  • Yash Shah SBKS Medical Institute & Research Centre, Piparia
  • Jasmin H Jasani SBKS Medical Institute & Research Centre, Piparia
  • Sanjay G Vaghani SBKS Medical Institute & Research Centre, Piparia

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.7439/ijbar.v4i12.566

Keywords:

Dermatophytes, Epidermophyton, Microsporum, Trichophyton, Tinea corporis

Abstract

Background: The role of trauma in the pathophysiology of malignant melanoma remains controversial. We report a case of malignant melanoma (epithelloid type) in which a characterized trauma seems implicated in tumour progression with a review of the literature.
Patients and Methods:A 45-year-old male consulted for ulcerative lesion over right side of face. He had trauma at the age of 7 leaving a pigmented scar on which while shaving there was trauma followed by nonhealing ulcer. Physical examination revealed an ulcer 4x4 cm ulcer over right zygomato temporal region. Histological study showed an ulcerated superficial spreading melanoma. Wide excision and coverage done with local flap.
Conclusion: Our observation and literature research provide convincing arguments for a role of trauma in the development of malignant melanoma epithelloid type. Dermatologists and Surgeons must pay attention to any unusual changes in an old scar.

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Author Biographies

  • Honeypalsinh H Maharaul, SBKS Medical Institute & Research Centre, Piparia
    Dept. Of Surgery
  • Girish Singla, SBKS Medical Institute & Research Centre, Piparia
    Dept. Of Surgery
  • Kaushalendra K Vegad, SBKS Medical Institute & Research Centre, Piparia
    Dept. Of Surgery
  • Nisarg M Savjiani, SBKS Medical Institute & Research Centre, Piparia
    Dept. of pathology
  • Yash Shah, SBKS Medical Institute & Research Centre, Piparia
    Dept. of pathology
  • Jasmin H Jasani, SBKS Medical Institute & Research Centre, Piparia
    Dept.of pathology
  • Sanjay G Vaghani, SBKS Medical Institute & Research Centre, Piparia
    Plasitic Surgery

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Published

2013-12-30

Issue

Vol. 4 No. 12 (2013): Dec

Section

Case Report

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How to Cite

A case of post traumatic malignant melanoma over face. (2013). International Journal of Biomedical and Advance Research, 4(12), 940-942. https://doi.org/10.7439/ijbar.v4i12.566
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