Primary malignant melanoma of the vagina
Takai, N.; Kai, N.; Hirata, Y.; Kashima, K.; Narahara, H.
European Journal of Gynaecological Oncology 29(5): 558-559
2008
ISSN/ISBN: 0392-2936 PMID: 19051838 Document Number: 623804
Malignant melanoma originating in the vagina is considered extremely rare and has a very poor prognosis. We report a case of a 70-year-old woman with primary malignant melanoma of the vagina, and discuss the importance of prognostic factors and the efficacy of adjuvant chemotherapy.
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