Jove
Visualize
Contact Us
JoVE
x logofacebook logolinkedin logoyoutube logo
ABOUT JoVE
OverviewLeadershipBlogJoVE Help Center
AUTHORS
Publishing ProcessEditorial BoardScope & PoliciesPeer ReviewFAQSubmit
LIBRARIANS
TestimonialsSubscriptionsAccessResourcesLibrary Advisory BoardFAQ
RESEARCH
JoVE JournalMethods CollectionsJoVE Encyclopedia of ExperimentsArchive
EDUCATION
JoVE CoreJoVE BusinessJoVE Science EducationJoVE Lab ManualFaculty Resource CenterFaculty Site
Terms & Conditions of Use
Privacy Policy
Policies

Related Experiment Videos

Acral lentiginous nevus

K H Han1, K H Cho

  • 1Department of Dermatology, Seoul National University College of Medicine, Korea.

The Journal of Dermatology
|March 31, 1998
PubMed
Summary
This summary is machine-generated.

Acral lentiginous nevus (ALN) is a distinct clinicopathological entity found on the plantar skin, crucial for differentiating benign lesions from melanoma in non-Caucasians. Accurate diagnosis of ALN improves patient prognosis and avoids unnecessary surgery.

Related Concept Videos

You might also read

Related Articles

Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

Sort by
Same author

Impact of triage by a rheumatologist on appropriateness of referrals from primary to secondary care: a cluster randomized trial.

Scandinavian journal of rheumatology·2022
Same author

Hypocomplementemia (C3) as an independent predictor for children with acute post-streptococcal glomerulonephritis: a long-term observation.

European review for medical and pharmacological sciences·2021
Same author

Reversible cerebral vasoconstriction syndrome: a comprehensive systematic review.

European review for medical and pharmacological sciences·2021
Same author

Development and growth of the foot lumbricalis muscle: a histological study using human foetuses.

Folia morphologica·2020
Same author

Design of optimal digital filter and digital signal processing for a CdZnTe high resolution gamma-ray system.

Applied radiation and isotopes : including data, instrumentation and methods for use in agriculture, industry and medicine·2020
Same author

Prognostic Predictions for Patients with Glioblastoma after Standard Treatment: Application of Contrast Leakage Information from DSC-MRI within Nonenhancing FLAIR High-Signal-Intensity Lesions.

AJNR. American journal of neuroradiology·2019
Same journal

Risk Factors for Cutaneous Immune-Related Adverse Events in the Japanese Population: A Retrospective Single-Center Cohort Study.

The Journal of dermatology·2026
Same journal

Characterization of Prurigo Nodules in Adults With Moderate-To-Severe Atopic Dermatitis in Japan: A 2-Year Observational Study.

The Journal of dermatology·2026
Same journal

Real-World Effectiveness of Tildrakizumab in Japanese Patients With Psoriasis: Analyses Stratified by Prior Systemic Therapy, Maintenance of Early Responses, and Achievement of Delayed Responses.

The Journal of dermatology·2026
Same journal

Clinical Characteristics and Treatment Patterns of Hyperhidrosis in Northern Hokkaido: A Single-Center Retrospective Descriptive Study.

The Journal of dermatology·2026
Same journal

Sparing of the Nipple-Areolar Complex and Periareolar Skin as a Diagnostic Clue for Radiation-Induced Morphea of the Breast.

The Journal of dermatology·2026
Same journal

Bullous Pemphigoid With Blister Sparing in Areas of Neurologic Impairment Caused by Syringomyelia.

The Journal of dermatology·2026
See all related articles

Area of Science:

  • Dermatopathology
  • Oncology
  • Podiatric Medicine

Background:

  • Malignant melanoma frequently affects the plantar skin in non-Caucasian individuals.
  • Accurate diagnosis of early lesions is critical for improving prognosis.
  • Distinguishing benign acral nevi from melanoma is essential to prevent potentially mutilating surgery.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To describe the clinicopathological characteristics of acral lentiginous nevus (ALN).
  • To highlight the importance of identifying ALN to differentiate it from melanoma.
  • To report additional cases of ALN classified within the 'pseudomelanoma' group.

Main Methods:

  • Clinicopathological analysis of four cases of plantar skin lesions.
  • Evaluation of clinical and histopathological features of acral nevi.

Related Experiment Videos

  • Comparison of ALN characteristics with ordinary nevi and melanoma.

    • Main Results:

    • Acral lentiginous nevus (ALN) presents distinct clinical and histopathological features.
    • These features allow differentiation between ALN, ordinary nevi, and melanoma.
    • The reported cases of ALN fall under the 'pseudomelanoma' classification.

    Conclusions:

    • Acral lentiginous nevus (ALN) is a recognizable clinicopathological entity.
    • Proper identification of ALN is vital for appropriate patient management and prognosis.
    • ALN cases can be categorized as 'pseudomelanoma', aiding in diagnosis.