Amelanotic melanoma

Definition

A melanoma characterized by the complete absence of melanin pigment in the melanoma cells. It occurs more frequently on the face and it is often associated with desmoplastic reaction.

Also known as amelanotic melanoma, amelanotic melanoma (morphologic abnormality), melanoma, amelanotic, malignant — per MONDO

Also identified as

• DOID 4359 per MONDO
• MESH D018328 per MONDO
• NCIT C3802 per MONDO
• UMLS C0206735 per MONDO

Drugs indicated