Aggressive Melanoma of Pinna: A Rare Presentation

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DOI: 10.23880/ijtps-16000114

Volume 2, Issue 1

Abstract

<p>Pinna and Skin diseases of pinna are seen in a different condition of medical disorders. Skin specialist, ENT surgeons, general practitioners, general and plastic surgeons are regularly consulted regarding cutaneous lesions on the ear. Here we reported case of melanoma of pinna. A 5 years female child present with pigmented swelling over left side pinna since birth. We excised this melanoma of pinna with primary suturing with advancement of postural skin. In follow up period patient was fine. This type of case report will focus on those diseases where surgical line of management or laser therapy is considered as a treatment of choice.</p>

Keywords: Pinna; Skin diseases; Cerumen; Ear; Periosteum; Lentigo malign melanoma

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