Beyond The Skin: A Case Report Of Vaginal Melanoma

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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Main Authors: Brittany Gilbert, Tanner Gilbert, Ardeshir Hakam, Lynne J. Goebel
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Marshall University 2020-10-01
Series:Marshall Journal of Medicine
Subjects:
vaginal melanoma
postmenopausal vaginal bleeding
treatment
Online Access:https://mds.marshall.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=1300&context=mjm
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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

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