MELANOMA: SUBUNGUAL TYPE

Course overview

Subungual melanoma (SM) is usually of the acral lentiginous type, which is one of the least common of the melanoma tissue types. Acral lentiginous melanoma lesions are most often seen on glabrous skin or tissue, such as the palm of the hand, sole of the foot, mucosal surfaces, and beneath the nail. This continuing education module is designed to give the reader/learner an increased understanding of subungual melanoma, including information on risk, clinical presentation, symptoms, and treatment, and to aid in caring for patients with this diagnosis. Readers may explore any or all of the topics. One contact hour of continuing education credit is available for those who successfully complete the post-test and evaluation form.