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Journal of Foot and Ankle Research
Published in: Journal of Foot and Ankle Research 1/2010

Open Access 01-12-2010 | Review

Clinical guidelines for the recognition of melanoma of the foot and nail unit

Authors: Ivan R Bristow, David AR de Berker, Katharine M Acland, Richard J Turner, Jonathan Bowling

Published in: Journal of Foot and Ankle Research | Issue 1/2010

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Abstract

Malignant melanoma is a life threatening skin tumour which may arise on the foot. The prognosis for the condition is good when lesions are diagnosed and treated early. However, lesions arising on the soles and within the nail unit can be difficult to recognise leading to delays in diagnosis. These guidelines have been drafted to alert health care practitioners to the early signs of the disease so an early diagnosis can be sought.
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Metadata
Title
Clinical guidelines for the recognition of melanoma of the foot and nail unit
Authors
Ivan R Bristow
David AR de Berker
Katharine M Acland
Richard J Turner
Jonathan Bowling
Publication date
01-12-2010
Publisher
BioMed Central
Published in
Journal of Foot and Ankle Research / Issue 1/2010
Electronic ISSN: 1757-1146
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1186/1757-1146-3-25

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