A Case of Primary Malignant Melanoma of the Vagina.
- Author:
Cheol Jae JEONG
1
;
Soon Do CHA
;
Chi Heum CHO
;
Tae Sung LEE
;
Young Wook SUH
;
Kun Young KWON
Author Information
1. Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, School of Medicine, Keimyung University, Andong Presbyterian Hospital, Korea.
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords:
Malignant melanoma;
Vagina
- MeSH:
Epithelium;
Melanocytes;
Melanoma*;
Prognosis;
Vagina*;
Vaginal Neoplasms
- From:Korean Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology
1997;40(5):1102-1106
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
Primary malignant melanoma of the vagina are believed to arise from melanocytes whichmay be present in the epithelium of the vagina.These tumors are very rare and comprise less than 0.5% of all vaginal malignancies, which are the worst prognosis compared to other malignant vaginal neoplasms. We present a case of primary malignant melanoma of the vagina with brief review ofliterature.
