Vaginal melanoma is a rare malignancy that originates from melanocytes in the vaginal epithelium. It is also known as a melanocytic tumor or as a malignant melanoma.[1] It is aggressive and infrequently cured. The median overall survival is 16 months.[2] Vaginal melanoma accounts 5.5% of all vaginal cancers and only 1% of all melanomas diagnosed in women.[2] Vaginal melanomas are frequently diagnosed in advanced stages of the disease. The prognosis is poor and the most important risk factor is the presence of lymph node metastases.[2][3]
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