The histologic features were those of amelanotic lentigo maligna melanoma. A wide excision was recommended. According to a review of the literature, typical patients are elderly women (ratio 3:1 ...

a 2024 review notes that this type of melanoma accounts for around 40% of melanoma deaths. Lentigo maligna melanoma tumors tend to develop in areas of skin that receive a lot of sun exposure ...

Once patients have been diagnosed with LM, prevention of another melanoma is important. Patients should be educated regarding sun protection and the need for routine followup at least every 6 ...