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.
MeSH terms
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Aged
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Female
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Humans
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Immunoenzyme Techniques
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Melanocytes / enzymology
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Melanoma / pathology*
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Melanoma / surgery
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Neoplasm Invasiveness
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Phosphopyruvate Hydratase / analysis
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Urethral Neoplasms / pathology*
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Urethral Neoplasms / surgery
Substances
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Phosphopyruvate Hydratase