Acral lentiginous melanoma, light micrograph. Acral lentiginous melanoma (ALM) is the most common type of melanoma in dark-skinned and Asian populations. The most common locations are the thumb, big toe, and the heel. This light photomicrograph shows ALM arising in the heel of an elderly male. The epidermis is markedly thickened. The tumour (seen in the lower half) invaded beyond the dermis to subcutaneous tissues. | |
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Credit: | Science Photo Library / WEBPATHOLOGY |
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