03/06/2026
Misdiagnosis of foot melanoma in patients is a frequently reported issue.
Myself and colleagues have recently published a paper proposing a new acronym to promote awareness of melanoma masquerading as foot ulceration.
Please take time to read the blog (which also contains a link to the free published paper in the Journal of Foot and Ankle Research) on my website here:
www.foot.expert/post/ulceracronym
And remember, be suspicious of any non healing wound. Although rare, melanoma of the foot can masquerade as many other conditions. Recognition of suspicious features, such as unusual characteristics of the lesion, longevity despite treatment, and lack of the typical features associated with diabetic foot disease, such as ischaemia and neuropathy, should prompt the clinician to undertake a biopsy to rule out malignancy, including as melanoma.
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