Anatomic Mapping of Acral Melanocytic Nevi and Acral Lentiginous Melanomas Among Taiwanese Patients: A retrospective cohort study

Published: 7 July 2022| Version 3 | DOI: 10.17632/mc6sk8xt2z.3
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Sheng-Ni Chen, Yi-Shuan Sheen, Chia-Yu Chu, Yi-hua Liao, Jau-Yu Liau, Ming-Hsien Lin

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The early diagnosis of acral lentiginous melanoma (ALM) contributes to clinical outcomes since ALM can be mistaken for acral melanocytic nevus (AMN). ALM occurrence is reported to correlate with stress-bearing areas, which may assist in differential diagnoses. In our study, we evaluated the distribution patterns of ALMs and AMNs on the palms and soles among Taiwanese patients. This document includes the supplementary tables of our study.

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