Case Report of Forearm Malignant Melanoma Accompanied by Synchronous Multiple Primary Melanomas

April 24, 2026Maltepe Tıp DergisiOpen Access

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This case report highlights the treatment of a rare malignant melanoma in the forearm accompanied by multiple primary melanomas.
Wide local excision and reconstruction with full-thickness skin grafting were performed.
Sentinel lymph node biopsy was conducted and found to be negative.
The patient presented with a congenital lesion on the ulnar side of the left forearm.
The primary melanoma had a Breslow thickness of 2 mm and Clark level IV.
Four additional melanoma subtypes were identified synchronously in different anatomical areas: superficial spreading, lentigo maligna, desmoplastic, and mixed type.
The case demonstrates the potential for successful outcomes with early diagnosis and a multidisciplinary approach.

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Case report shows successful treatment of multiple melanomas in a patient, indicating importance of early diagnosis.

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