Vigilance to misleading information is required to avoid delayed diagnosis: Case series of acral melanomas

Acral nodular melanoma at a site of trauma

“…Considering that our patient had a delay in diagnosis, it is crucial to highlight the importance of prioritizing screening for melanoma in uninsured patients. Early detection and diagnosis are necessary to achieve optimal treatment outcomes and avoid progression to metastatic disease [9]. Treatment for melanoma involves surgical excision with reconstruction, and adjuvant chemotherapy and radiation if advanced [10].…”