A patient with multiple, malignant melanomas of the lower genital tract

Metastatic malignant melanoma of the uterine cervix: First diagnosed on liquid‐based cytology

“…1 Multiple malignant melanomas of the genital tract are rarely seen. 11,12 A case of primary cervical melanoma described by Puri et al was misdiagnosed as an anaplastic carcinoma on initial biopsy. 13 Another case reported by Mudge and MacFarlane 14 was not thought to be malignant and the pigments were considered to be hemosiderin.…”

Primary malignant melanoma of uterine cervix: a rare entity diagnosed on fine needle aspiration cytology – report of a case

“…It is five times rarer than primary melanoma of vagina and vulva. 1,2,17 Until 1959, when Cid 18 demonstrated the presence of basal melanocytes in 3.5% of the cervices that were studied, the diagnosis of malignant melanoma of cervix was doubted. Subsequently, other authors reported melanocytic nevi occurring in the uterine cervix 19,20 .…”

“…Female genital tract melanomas account for 3–7% of all melanomas 1,2 . Majority of these cases occur in vulva and vagina; cervix is a rare site for melanoma.…”

Primary malignant melanoma of the uterine cervix: Report of a case diagnosed by cervical scrape cytology and review of the literature

“…[1][2][3] The cervix is a rare site for primary malignant melanoma. [1][2][3] The cervix is a rare site for primary malignant melanoma.…”

“…The tumor may be small or bulky, pigmented, exophytic, or ulcerated, and usually involves the vaginal fornices and uterosacral ligaments. 2 Occasionally, distant metastases may be the initial manifestation. 7 Satellite nodules may be seen on the vaginal wall, along with involvement of the parametrium.…”