Melanoma - Anogenital in
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Vulvar, vaginal, and cervical melanomas have been reported in women in the third to ninth decade of life, but most develop these melanomas in their sixth to seventh decade. Vulvar melanoma may arise de novo or from a preexisting nevus.
Vaginal and cervical melanomas are often difficult to detect and therefore tend to be diagnosed late. Melanoma in this location may be asymptomatic or present with pain, bleeding, or dyspareunia. Urethral melanomas are similarly difficult to visualize and may present with urethral bleeding or hematuria.
Codes
C43.9 – Malignant melanoma of skin, unspecified
SNOMEDCT:
372244006 – Malignant melanoma
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Last Updated:11/26/2017
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