Primary malignant melanoma of the female urethral meatus

Eur Urol. 1986;12(1):62-3. doi: 10.1159/000472579.

Abstract

The case of a 79-year-old woman with a malignant melanoma of the urethral meatus is reported. Melanomas originating from the urethra are exceedingly rare. Histogenetic theories are reviewed. Clinical presentation and therapeutic approach are discussed.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Aged
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Immunoenzyme Techniques
  • Melanocytes / enzymology
  • Melanoma / pathology*
  • Melanoma / surgery
  • Neoplasm Invasiveness
  • Phosphopyruvate Hydratase / analysis
  • Urethral Neoplasms / pathology*
  • Urethral Neoplasms / surgery

Substances

  • Phosphopyruvate Hydratase