We are presenting the case of an 80-year-old male patient who was referred to our Clinic for the presence of a hyperpigmented polymorphic lesion, with color variegation and irregular borders, with some gray areas signifying regression, having large dimensions, slightly palpable, located on the scalp, evolving for about 8 months. Punch biopsy was performed in the most suspicious area and histopathological examination revealed melanoma in situ, reason why plastic surgery consultation was recommended in order to establish the appropriate surgical option. The patient was admitted to the plastic surgery department for specialized surgical treatment. Excision of the tumor was performed and sent for histopathological examination for diagnostic purposes. Histopathological examination: superficial spreading melanoma, with focal invasion in the reticular dermis. It was decided to cover the defect with free split skin grafts taken from the level of the right thigh.

ESDR509 - Hide and seek with melanoma

The scientific meeting of the European Society for Dermatological Research (ESDR) is held yearly, usually in September. With an international attendance of more than 1000 skin scientists from around the globe, the four-day event includes short oral presentations from peer-reviewed abstracts, keynote lectures from international experts, sponsored symposia, satellite programs, educational events as well as an important focus on posters, networking and building collaborations amongst scientists. For more information about this year’s meeting visit our website.