Vol. 37 (1) 2016 Neuro endocrinology letters

Rare cause of non-healing foot wound--acral lentiginous melanoma.

: The etiology of skin integrity disorders of the lower extremities can be very diverse. In addition to common diagnoses such as venous ulcers with ischemic etiology, decubitus ulcers and diabetic foot syndrome, ulceration of a malignant etiology must also be considered. Malignant melanoma is one of the most dangerous forms of skin canc.....