Primary dermal melanoma: a rare subtype of cutaneous melanoma


BENLİER E., AKYAR F., AFŞAROĞLU ZÖHRA K.

Melanoma Management, vol.12, no.1, 2025 (ESCI, Scopus)

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 12 Issue: 1
  • Publication Date: 2025
  • Doi Number: 10.1080/20450885.2025.2550234
  • Journal Name: Melanoma Management
  • Journal Indexes: Emerging Sources Citation Index (ESCI), Scopus
  • Trakya University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

Primary dermal melanoma (PDM) is a rare subtype of cutaneous melanoma, with involvement of the dermis/subcutaneous tissue or both, but no involvement of the epidermis. PDM could not be distinguished histologically from metastasis of primary cutaneous melanoma. PDM has a longer life expectancy compared to cutaneous metastatic melanoma. Therefore, it is important to recognize PDM and make a correct diagnosis. We present a case of primary dermal melanoma on the left leg of a 38-year-old woman.