Primary dermal melanoma: a rare subtype of cutaneous melanoma
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.