Malignant melanoma and filariasis: a coexistence or an association?

Int J Low Extrem Wounds. 2005 Mar;4(1):60-4. doi: 10.1177/1534734605274926.

Abstract

Malignancy has been reported with chronic lymphedema, especially lymphangiosarcoma. The authors report on a patient with lymphedema due to filariasis, presenting with an ulcerated pigmented lesion that was malignant melanoma. A literature search revealed no previous report of such lesions existing together.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Elephantiasis, Filarial / complications*
  • Foot Diseases / complications*
  • Humans
  • Lymphedema / complications
  • Male
  • Melanoma / complications*
  • Middle Aged
  • Skin Neoplasms / complications*