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Rishika Bhatnagar1, K M Hiwale1
1Pathology, Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College, Datta Meghe Institute of Higher Education and Research, Wardha, IND.
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|September 2, 2024
Summary
A 65-year-old male with diabetes and hypertension underwent below-knee amputation for a misdiagnosed foot lesion. Histopathology revealed melanoma, emphasizing multidisciplinary care for complex oncological cases.
Area of Science:
- Oncology
- Dermatology
- Surgical Pathology
Background:
- A 65-year-old male with diabetes mellitus and hypertension presented with progressive right foot swelling.
- Initial diagnosis suggested dermatofibroma, leading to conservative management and referral.
Keywords:
below-knee amputationdermatofibromadiabetes mellitushypertensioninguinal lymph node dissectionmelanoma
