Nodular lesion

A 57-year-old woman consulted for this nodular lesion on her right chest.

Dermoscopy revealed:

• a non pigmented lesion
• remnant of pigmentation (red circles)
• a pink veil
• atypical and polymorphous vessels

Pathology revealed a nodular melanoma (Breslow index 1.6mm)

Scalp lesion

A 72-year-old man consulted for a rapidly growing black nodule on his scalp. (the scar is due to an operation 3 years before for a Bowen's disease).

Dermoscopy revealed a dark blotch. At the border, a blue white veil is present.

This lesion was excised and pathology revealed a nodular melanoma (Breslow index 2 mm)

Invasive melanoma

A 62-year-old man consulted for this multicolored tumor on his scapular area. This lesion was clinically in favor of an advanced invasive melanoma (nodular melanoma).



Asymmetrical pigmentation pattern, multiple colours , atypical vessels, atypical reticular pattern, blue-white veil, and ulceration were found in this case of invasive melanoma, Breslow thickness 9mm





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