Primary amelanotic melanoma of vulva in a young, lactating female.

Abstract

Primary amelanotic melanoma of the vulva is extremely rare and it is a unique variant which is difficult to differentiate from other epithelial and nonepithelial malignancies due to absence of melanin pigmentation. It can be easily mistaken for other malignancies both clinically and pathologically. The difficulties in diagnosis and treatment aggravate the poor prognosis. This case highlights the rare case of vulval amelanotic melanoma occurring in a young lactating female.

• Authors: K Jayaprakash Shetty, H L Kishan Prasad, Supriya Rai
• Journal: Indian journal of surgical oncology (Indian J Surg Oncol) Vol. 3 Issue 1 Pg. 36-7 (Mar 2012) ISSN: 0975-7651 [Print] India
• PMID: 23450061 (Publication Type: Journal Article)