Balloon Cell Urethral Melanoma: Differential Diagnosis and Management

• Main Authors: M. McComiskey (Author), C. Iavazzo (Author), M. Datta (Author), R. Slade (Author), B. Winter-Roach (Author), G. Lambe (Author), V. K. Sangar (Author), M. Smith (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Hindawi Limited, 2015-01-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Introduction. Primary malignant melanoma of the urethra is a rare tumour (0.2% of all melanomas) that most commonly affects the meatus and distal urethra and is three times more common in women than men. Case. A 76-year-old lady presented with vaginal pain and discharge. On examination, a 4 cm mass...