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Elderly man with rapidly enlarging axillary mass.

C M Reid¹, P Sweet Iii

¹Department of Surgery, University of California San Diego, San Diego, CA, USA. chreid@ucsd.edu

European Review for Medical and Pharmacological Sciences

|June 7, 2013

Summary

This case study highlights a rare, rapidly growing axillary mass in an elderly man diagnosed as malignant melanoma. The unusual cystic nature and staining patterns presented diagnostic challenges, emphasizing the need for vigilance in uncertain clinical scenarios.

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Area of Science:

Oncology
Dermatology
Pathology

Background:

Malignant melanoma is known for diverse presentations, complicating diagnosis.
Clinicians should consider melanoma in their differential diagnoses due to its varied morphology.

Observation:

A rapidly enlarging axillary mass in an elderly male was initially not concerning for malignancy.
The mass exhibited a cystic nature, posing diagnostic difficulties.

Findings:

Pathological diagnosis was challenging due to the uncommon histo-chemical staining pattern.
The final diagnosis was malignant melanoma, a rare presentation in this context.

Implications:

This case underscores the importance of maintaining a high index of suspicion for melanoma.
Rare presentations necessitate careful pathological examination and consideration in differential diagnoses.
Advanced-stage melanoma management focuses on symptom relief and disease control.