Primary malignant melanoma of the vagina, case report and review of the literature

Czech version

Authors: J. Göbel ¹; M. Košťál ¹; G. Hensel ¹; J. Hátlová ²
Authors‘ workplace: Porodnicko-gynekologická klinika Nemocnice Pardubického kraje, přednosta doc. MUDr. M. Košťál, CSc. ¹; Patologické oddělení Nemocnice Pardubického kraje, primářka MUDr. M. Hácová ²
Published in: Ceska Gynekol 2018; 83(3): 201-199

Overview

Objective:

Presentation of primary malignant melanoma of the vagina. Summary of clinical findings and management.

Design:

Case report.

Setting:

Nemocnice Pardubického kraje a.s., Porodnicko-gynekologická klinika, Pardubice.

Observation:

We report a case of primary malignat melanoma in a 44 year old woman, with symptoms of abnormal vaginal bleeding and painful intercourse.

Conclusion:

Primary malignant melanoma of the vagina is rare disease. Goal of therapy is complete removal of primary tumor.

Keywords:

malignant melanoma, vagina

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