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A lentigo (/ l ɛ n ˈ t aɪ ɡ oʊ /) (plural lentigines, / l ɛ n ˈ t ɪ dʒ ɪ n iː z /) is a small pigmented spot on the skin with a clearly defined edge, surrounded by normal-appearing skin.
Lentiginosis refers to the presence of lentigines in large numbers or in a distinctive configuration. [1] These are spotted areas created by accumulation in the skin due to sun exposure.
Lentiginous melanoma on sun-damaged skin' Irregular patch about 10mm square after scrape biopsy which concluded "suspicious of early malignant melanoma". Colour before scrape biopsy was light brown. Post excision pathology was "Lentigo maligna - Melanoma in situ" Specialty: Dermatology
Acral lentiginous melanoma (ALM) is a type of skin cancer. [6] It typically begins as a uniform brownish mark before becoming darker and wider with a blurred, irregular border. ALM is most frequently seen on the foot of a person with darker skin but can also be found in non-sun exposed areas such as the palms , soles , and under finger and ...
Nevus spilus, also known as speckled lentiginous nevus, is a light brown or tan birth mark, speckled with small, dark spots or small bumps. [1] If it occurs in a segmental pattern then it is sometimes referred to as a Zosteriform speckled lentiginous nevus. [1] It may be associated with types of phakomatosis pigmentovascularis. [2]
Lentigo maligna melanoma is a melanoma that has evolved from a lentigo maligna, [1]: 695 as seen as a lentigo maligna with melanoma cells invading below the boundaries of the epidermis. [2]
Acral lentiginous melanoma Nodular melanoma; Amelanotic melanoma; Animal-type melanoma; Desmoplastic melanoma (neurotropic melanoma, spindled melanoma) Lentigo maligna (lentiginous melanoma on sun-damaged skin) Lentigo maligna melanoma; Melanoma with features of a Spitz nevus (Spitzoid melanoma) Melanoma with small nevus-like cells (small cell ...
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