Beyond The Skin: A Case Report Of Vaginal Melanoma

Mucosal melanomas are rare, accounting for only 1.4% of all melanomas. Only 18% of mucosal melanomas are vulvovaginal in origin, making it exceedingly rare. Mucosal melanomas typically carry a worse prognosis than those arising from cutaneous sites with a higher risk of recurrence and disseminated d...

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Published in:	Marshall journal of medicine Vol. 6; no. 4; pp. 39 - 45
Main Authors:	Gilbert, Brittany, Gilbert, Wm Tanner, Hakam, Ardeshir, Goebel, Lynne J.
Format:	Journal Article
Language:	English
Published:	Marshall University 30-10-2020
Subjects:	postmenopausal vaginal bleeding treatment vaginal melanoma
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Summary:	Mucosal melanomas are rare, accounting for only 1.4% of all melanomas. Only 18% of mucosal melanomas are vulvovaginal in origin, making it exceedingly rare. Mucosal melanomas typically carry a worse prognosis than those arising from cutaneous sites with a higher risk of recurrence and disseminated disease. We report a rare case of vaginal melanoma presenting as postmenopausal bleeding and discuss management of this disease.
ISSN:	2379-9536 2379-9536
DOI:	10.33470/2379-9536.1300