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Acral malignant melanoma in pregnancy: a case report

The incidence of malignant melanoma is increasing dramatically, being one of the most common neoplasms during pregnancy and with high metastatic potential. Most develop in pre-existing pigmented nevi and the hyperpigmentation of pregnancy contributes to delayed diagnosis. Depths greater than one millimeter, ulceration and/or mitosis, and metastasis are associated with poor prognosis. Metastasis to the placenta ...