Multiple primary cutaneous melanoma in the amazon region of Peru

Authors

  • Rocío Laureano Suárez Universidad de Buenos Aires, Facultad de Medicina, Buenos Aires, Argentina
  • José Camones Huerta Universidad Peruana Cayetano Heredia, School of Medicine, Lima, Peru https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2683-6319
  • Nazario Ortíz Muchotrigo Hospital Santa Rosa, Department of Clinical Pathology and Anatomic Pathology, Lima, Peru
  • Edgar A. Ramírez García Hospital Regional de Loreto, Infectious Diseases Department, Iquitos, Peru https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0881-0839
  • Martín Casapía Morales Hospital Regional de Loreto, Infectious Diseases Department, Iquitos, Peru https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5972-0948

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.15381/anales.v85i3.27892

Keywords:

Melanoma, Skin Neoplasms, Amazonian Ecosystem, Peru, Tropical Zone

Abstract

We report an 82-year-old male from Iquitos, Amazon region of Peru, with a three-month history of mild-tomoderate painful skin lesions on the right lower limb. The clinical examination revealed four tumors of the right shin, exhibiting exophytic growth, verrucose appearance, and ulceration. Two subcutaneous nodules were noted. Enlarged inguinal lymphadenopathy was observed. The histopathological examination revealed a diagnosis of melanoma. This case emphasizes the need for comprehensive and multidisciplinary surveillance in regions with limited melanoma data leading to a subdiagnosis of this malignancy. Also, it highlights the importance of primary prevention such as sun protection in tropical areas to prevent cutaneous melanoma, advocating for increasing awareness and preventive measures.

Author Biographies

  • Rocío Laureano Suárez, Universidad de Buenos Aires, Facultad de Medicina, Buenos Aires, Argentina

    Medical doctor.

  • José Camones Huerta, Universidad Peruana Cayetano Heredia, School of Medicine, Lima, Peru

    Medical doctor.

  • Nazario Ortíz Muchotrigo, Hospital Santa Rosa, Department of Clinical Pathology and Anatomic Pathology, Lima, Peru

    Pathologist.

  • Edgar A. Ramírez García, Hospital Regional de Loreto, Infectious Diseases Department, Iquitos, Peru

    Infectious diseases specialist.

  • Martín Casapía Morales, Hospital Regional de Loreto, Infectious Diseases Department, Iquitos, Peru

    Master in public health.

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Published

2024-09-20

Issue

Vol. 85 No. 3 (2024)

Section

Reporte de Casos

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Laureano Suárez R, Camones Huerta J, Ortíz Muchotrigo N, Ramírez García EA, Casapía Morales M. Multiple primary cutaneous melanoma in the amazon region of Peru. An Fac med [Internet]. 2024 Sep. 20 [cited 2025 Jun. 5];85(3):339-42. Available from: https://revistasinvestigacion.unmsm.edu.pe/index.php/anales/article/view/27892