Abstract
Primary malignant melanoma of uterine cervix is a rare and aggressive neoplasm. In women, genital tract is the site of approximately 3%-7%of malignant melanomas. Majority of these occur in vulva or vagina, but cervix is a rare site. Cervical melanoma is reported in the age range of 19 to 83 years with peak incidence between 60 to 70 years. Malignant melanoma presents with vaginal bleeding or discharge and appears as exophytic, polypoid, pigmented or colorless cervical mass. Diagnosis is by histopathology which should be confirmed by immunohistochemical staining with S100 protein and HMB45.
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