Subungual melanoma: A single center series from Dresden.

Subungual melanoma (SUM) is a rare subtype in Caucasians. Histologically, most tumors are of the acrolentiginous type (ALM). This is a retrospective analysis of the years 2002-2019 at a certified skin cancer center.

Advanced Ulcerated Squamous Cell Carcinoma of the Hand with Locoregional Axillary Lymph Node Metastasis - Case Report and Literature Review.

Background: Cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) of the hand is the most common soft-tissue malignancy in this particular region. A literature survey suggested a higher rate of metastases in advanced SCC of the hand compared to head-and-neck cutaneous SCC.

Case Report: An 84-year-old man presented with an ulcerated firm tumour on the dorsum of his right hand.

Subungual acrolentiginous amelanotic melanoma treated with amputation of the distal and middle phalanges.

Acral lentiginous melanoma (ALM) is an uncommon melanoma type among Caucasions. ALM bears an unfavorable prognosis because of late presentation or common misdiagnosis. Amelanotic variants, albeit rare, may pose an additional clinical challenge and may further delay the diagnosis and treatment.