Multiple melanoma arising on a burn scar and extensive sunburn: a case report and a review of the literature.

Full Abstract

Melanoma arising in a burn scar is very uncommon. We report a recent case of a female patient in whom two different melanomas arose on a wide back burn scar at different times, focusing attention on three different potential risk factors for melanoma the patient had: sunburns, laser therapy on back and burn scar.

Author information

Author/s: Atzeni, Matteo (M); Serratore, Francesco (F); Zaccheddu, Francesco (F); Buosi, Marcella (M); Nemolato, Sonia (S); Ribuffo, Diego (D);

Affiliation: Section of Plastic Surgery, Department of Surgery, Cagliari University Hospital, S.S.554, Monserrato, Cagliari, Italy. teo.atzeni(-atsign-)tiscali.it

Journal and publication information

Publication Type: Case Reports; Journal Article; Review

Journal: Melanoma research (Melanoma Res), published in England. (Language: eng)

Reference: 2009-Aug; vol 19 (issue 4) : pp 195-8

Dates: Created 2009/07/17; Completed 2009/10/15;

PMID: 19543127, status: MEDLINE (last retrieval date: 10/15/2009, IMS Date: )

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