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Advanced metastatic melanoma in a young adult

A consequence of delayed diagnosis due to social barriers?

Grechin C, Mellerick L, O'Toole E, Barry R

Skin Health and DiseaseIn the feed 1 Aug 2026, published online 29 Apr 2026, issue 2026 Aug, added to PubMed 1 Aug 2026

Topics: Skin cancer & tumorsMelanoma & moles

Abstract

A 39-year-old man presented with malaise and widespread cutaneous lesions, reporting an enlarging pigmented lesion on the abdomen for 3 years. Examination revealed cachexia, a 13 × 10 cm irregular abdominal lesion, diffuse cutaneous and subcutaneous nodules, and lymphadenopathy.

Abstract from PubMed

PMID 42540049 · DOI 10.1093/skinhd/vzag040

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