Published December 31, 2025
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Scalp Melanoma: Characteristics of an Unusual Location
Authors/Creators
- 1. Assistant Professor, Department of plastic, reconstructive and aesthetic surgery, Center for burned patients, CHU Mohamed VI Tangier-, Morocco.
- 2. Resident, Department of plastic, reconstructive and aesthetic surgery, Center for burned patients, CHU Mohamed VI Tangier-, Morocco.
- 3. Associate Professor and Head of the Department of plastic, reconstructive and aesthetic surgery, Center for burned patients, CHU Mohamed VI Tangier-, Morocco.
Description
Malignant melanoma of the scalp is a rare entity, representing an atypical location often associated with delayed diagnosis. This site poses a real clinical challenge due to its limited visibility and the difficulty of assessment, which can lead to late diagnosis and a more severe prognosis.
We report the case of a patient presenting with a progressive pigmented lesion of the scalp, which was confirmed as malignant melanoma on histological examination. This case highlights the clinical and therapeutic specificities of this uncommon location. A review of the literature is also provided to better understand the diagnostic and prognostic challenges associated with this clinical form.