Korean J Dermatol.
2005 Jun;43(6):800-803.
A Case of Malignant Melanoma in a Patient with Segmental Neurofibromatosis
- Affiliations
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- 1Department of Dermatology, Catholic University of Daegu School of Medicine, Daegu, Korea. g9563009@cu.ac.kr
Abstract
- Neurofibromatosis, like malignant melanoma, is believed to be a disorder of neural crest origin, but a definite association between these two diseases has not been established. We report a patient with malignant melanoma and with segmental neurofibromatosis. The malignant melanoma was not related to neurofibromas. Physical examination revealed no cafe-au-lait spots, axillary freckles, or Lish nodules. His family history was negative for neurofibromatosis or malignant melanoma.
