[A woman with a blue discolouration of the skin]

Ned Tijdschr Geneeskd. 2013;157(3):A5188.
[Article in Dutch]

Abstract

A 86-year-old woman with a medical history of disseminated conjunctival melanoma presented with a progressive blue discolouration of the skin, which was initially attributed to a radiation dermatitis. However, histopathological examination of palpable firm nodules demonstrated lymphangitis melanomatosis.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • English Abstract

MeSH terms

  • Aged, 80 and over
  • Conjunctival Neoplasms / diagnosis
  • Diagnosis, Differential
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Lymphangitis / diagnosis*
  • Melanoma / diagnosis*
  • Radiodermatitis / diagnosis
  • Skin Neoplasms / diagnosis*