Management and treatment of mucosal melanoma of the genital tract

G Ital Dermatol Venereol. 2017 Jun;152(3):270-273. doi: 10.23736/S0392-0488.17.05573-0. Epub 2017 Jan 24.

Abstract

The melanoma of the genital mucosa is a rare melanocytic neoplasm that affects both sexes. The diagnosis is often delayed; videodermatoscopy may represent a useful diagnostic tool. The treatment is complex and multidisciplinary. We report the main diagnostic features and therapeutic approaches for mucosal melanoma of the genital tract.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Female
  • Genital Neoplasms, Female* / pathology
  • Genital Neoplasms, Female* / surgery
  • Genital Neoplasms, Male* / pathology
  • Genital Neoplasms, Male* / surgery
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Melanoma* / pathology
  • Melanoma* / surgery
  • Mucous Membrane*