Vulvovaginal melanoma

Mario M. Leitao; Priyadharsini Nagarajan

doi:10.1016/B978-0-323-82938-0.00017-3

Vulvovaginal melanoma

Mario M. Leitao, Priyadharsini Nagarajan

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Abstract

In this chapter, we will explore vulvovaginal melanomas—a group of rare cancers considered mucosal melanomas—from etiology to management of metastatic/recurrent disease. Due to the rarity of these tumors and the lack of scientific and clinical data, vulvovaginal melanomas are often treated as cutaneous melanomas, even though we are uncertain about the appropriateness of this strategy. To better personalize management and to improve the outcomes of these patients, further research within clinical trial settings is warranted.

Original language	English (US)
Title of host publication	Diagnosis and Treatment of Rare Gynecologic Cancers
Publisher	Elsevier
Pages	279-304
Number of pages	26
ISBN (Electronic)	9780323829380
ISBN (Print)	9780323829397
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1016/B978-0-323-82938-0.00017-3
State	Published - Jan 1 2023

Keywords

Melanoma
Mucosal melanoma
Vaginal melanoma
Vulvar melanoma
Vulvovaginal melanoma

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General Medicine

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