The bodys melanocortin system consists of five different types of receptors that regulate processes such as melanin production, inflammatory response, and sexual function [4, 5]
Tolkachjo v, MD, FAAD, FACMS, director of Mohs micrographic and reconstructive surgery and cutaneous oncology at Epiphany Dermatology, founder and director of the micrographic surgery and dermatologic oncology fellowship at Baylor University Medical Center, and the research letter senior author, told Healio
A subsequent contrast enhanced computed tomography (CT) scan revealed features of acute pancreatitis, and subsequently, her serum amylase was found to be 2000 U/L
Occasionally dysplastic (atypical) melanocytic naevi are also seen, causing concern about possible melanoma