Primary malignant melanoma of the cervix
Primary malignant melanomas of cervix is an extremely rare disease which origin from the cervical melanocytic cells. Diagnosis is determined by gynecological examination, histological results and immunohistochemical staining.
Malignant melanoma (MM) is a rare malignant neoplasm of the skin and mucous membranes and accounts for about 1% of all cancers . The mucosal malignant melanomas account for 0.03% of all cancers and occur in a variety of sites including the oral cavity, esophagus, anus, conjunctiva and gynecologic tract . 5% female MM occur on the vulva, with rare cases detected in the ovary, uterus and cervix .
Current treatment for mucosal melanoma is primarily based on experience from cutaneous mela-noma. Optimal management of cervical MM have not achieved consensus due to scarcity .
NIH genetic and rare disease info[edit source]
Primary malignant melanoma of the cervix is a rare disease.
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