Type of melanoma associated with a fibrotic response, neural invasion, and a greater tendency for local recurrence?: (A) Superficial spreading, (B) Desmoplastic, (C) Lentigo maligna, (D) Acral lentiginous
Answer is B. Desmoplastic melanomais associated with fibrotic response, neural invasion, and a greater tendency for local recurrence. Superficial spreading melanoma(SSM) is most commonly associated with pre-existing nevi. Lentigo maligna melanoma usually is confined to chronically sun-damaged sites in older individuals. Acral lentiginous melanoma occurs on the palms, soles, nail beds, and mucous membranes