Acral Melanoma and Mechanical Stress on the Plantar Surface of the Foot

To the Editor: Trauma may be a driver of acral melanoma. A recent study conducted in Japan showed more acral melanomas in the weight-bearing areas than in the non–weight-bearing areas of the plantar foot. Mechanical stress and shear force may play a role in the pathogenesis of these lesions. The…

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