title: Atypical melanocytic hyperplasia of the vagina.
abstract: A case of extensive pigmentation of the vagina is reported. Microscopic sections showed a resemblance to atypical melanocytic hyperplasia, which has been described as a possible precursor of malignant melanoma of the skin including the acral lentiginous form.
mesh_terms: D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D006965:Hyperplasia; D007044:Hysterectomy; D008548:Melanosis / Q000473:pathology*; D008875:Middle Aged; D011183:Postoperative Complications; D014621:Vagina / Q000473:pathology* / Q000601:surgery