Absence of Ochre Fluorescence in Acral Melanoma Under Ultraviolet Dermoscopy: A Retrospective Cross-sectional Study
Published: 30 March 2026| Version 1 | DOI: 10.17632/5bvzmpw4pc.1
Contributors:
Handan Merve Erol Mart, Bengu Nisa AkayDescription
Ochre fluorescence under ultraviolet dermoscopy has been described in melanoma and suggested to be associated with tumor invasion. Its absence in acral melanomas, even in invasive tumors, suggests that this feature is influenced by anatomical location and should be interpreted in its clinical context.
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Institutions
- Ankara UniversityAnkara, Ankara
Categories
Dermatology, Medical Imaging, Melanoma Skin Cancer, Melanoma, Dermoscopy