Navel melanoma: not always easy to detect, not always difficult to remove

Dermatol Online J. 2008 Nov 15;14(11):20.

Abstract

Melanoma diagnosis can be delayed when the tumor is present in areas that are poorly visualized. We present a peri-umbilical melanoma and discuss the use of Y-plasty in this area.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Humans
  • Male
  • Melanoma / complications
  • Melanoma / diagnosis*
  • Melanoma / surgery
  • Middle Aged
  • Overweight / complications
  • Plastic Surgery Procedures
  • Skin Neoplasms / complications
  • Skin Neoplasms / diagnosis*
  • Skin Neoplasms / surgery
  • Umbilicus / pathology*
  • Umbilicus / surgery