The histologic features were those of amelanotic lentigo maligna melanoma. A wide excision was recommended. According to a review of the literature, typical patients are elderly women (ratio 3:1 ...

Lentigo maligna melanoma is a melanoma in situ on sun-damaged skin. It is a variably brown-pigmented flat patch on the head or neck of elderly patients. Its growth is generally slow, but it can ...