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An Amelanotic Malignant Melanoma of the Lip: Unusual Shape and Atypical Location

Amelanotic malignant melanoma (AMM) is characterized by little or no visible pigment. The diagnosis of AMM is a challenge for clinicians because it is a rare entity that presents with various clinical features. We describe a case of AMM on the lower lip in a 63-year-woman, which manifested as an erythematous mass that resembled grouped papules.

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