Whilst amelanotic melanoma is relatively uncommon fatality rates tend to be higher because they often go undetected for longer, are often misdiagnosed because they mimic other skin lesions and are therefore commonly Nodular melanoma Acral lentiginous melanoma Types of melanoma Amelanotic melanoma The BMJ Did you know melanoma can be pink, white or skin colored? Amelanotic melanoma has none of the typical pigment that you think of with melanomas, so they are a dermatologists worst nightmare. Often Amelanotic melanoma: Appearances, Symptoms and Treatment DermNet