Pseudoglandular-type melanoma: a rare melanoma variant

J Cutan Pathol. 2008 Jun;35(6):588-90. doi: 10.1111/j.1600-0560.2007.00847.x. Epub 2007 Nov 12.

Abstract

We describe a 64-year-old man with a primary nodular melanoma showing unusual histologic features. It consisted entirely of markedly atypical melanocytes arranged in a well-structured glandular pattern. These atypical melanocytes were positive for S-100. This is only the second report of such histology in melanoma, and to our knowledge, the first such case consisting entirely of these features. We review the literature on this rare variant of melanoma.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adenoma / pathology
  • Biomarkers, Tumor / analysis
  • Combined Modality Therapy
  • Disease-Free Survival
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Melanocytes / chemistry
  • Melanocytes / pathology*
  • Melanoma / chemistry
  • Melanoma / pathology*
  • Melanoma / therapy
  • Middle Aged
  • S100 Proteins / analysis
  • Skin Neoplasms / chemistry
  • Skin Neoplasms / pathology*
  • Skin Neoplasms / therapy
  • Treatment Outcome

Substances

  • Biomarkers, Tumor
  • S100 Proteins