“…Considering that our patient had a delay in diagnosis, it is crucial to highlight the importance of prioritizing screening for melanoma in uninsured patients. Early detection and diagnosis are necessary to achieve optimal treatment outcomes and avoid progression to metastatic disease [9]. Treatment for melanoma involves surgical excision with reconstruction, and adjuvant chemotherapy and radiation if advanced [10].…”
Melanoma is a malignant cutaneous tumor accounting for approximately 2% of cancer deaths worldwide. Acral nodular melanomas are found on the hands and feet while nodular melanomas are characterized by prominent vertical invasion.
“…Considering that our patient had a delay in diagnosis, it is crucial to highlight the importance of prioritizing screening for melanoma in uninsured patients. Early detection and diagnosis are necessary to achieve optimal treatment outcomes and avoid progression to metastatic disease [9]. Treatment for melanoma involves surgical excision with reconstruction, and adjuvant chemotherapy and radiation if advanced [10].…”
Melanoma is a malignant cutaneous tumor accounting for approximately 2% of cancer deaths worldwide. Acral nodular melanomas are found on the hands and feet while nodular melanomas are characterized by prominent vertical invasion.
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