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