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A rare synchronous presentation of primary malignant melanoma in cervix and vagina.

Authors :
N. Pai, Usha
Pillai, Sreekumar
Arunkumar, N
Source :
Journal of Cancer Research & Therapeutics. Oct-Dec2023, Vol. 19 Issue 7, p2108-2110. 3p.
Publication Year :
2023

Abstract

Malignant melanoma, primarily a cutaneous malignancy, can also involve mucosal surfaces and constitutes 2% to 7% of all gynecological malignancies. Primary melanoma of the uterine cervix is an uncommon tumor and has poor prognosis. In the female genital tract, the synchronous occurrence of primary malignant melanoma in the cervix and vagina is rare. We report a case of a 48-year-old female patient who presented with a blackish vaginal mass and associated growth in the cervix. Biopsy from the vaginal mass was reported as malignant melanoma. Following this, she underwent radical surgery and adjuvant radiotherapy. After 12 months, the patient is doing well. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
09731482
Volume :
19
Issue :
7
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
Journal of Cancer Research & Therapeutics
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
174847593
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.4103/jcrt.jcrt_1309_21