Primary malignant melanoma of the ovary--a case report.
Primary malignant melanoma arising in the ovary is extremely rare. It is known to occur in association with benign cystic teratoma especially in post menopausal women. We report one such case of a primary malignant melanoma of the ovary, occurring in a premenopausal woman, after thorough examination of the patient to rule out a primary elsewhere.
Dhorigol
Vijaylaxmi M
VM
Department of Pathology, J.N. Medical College & Klesh, Belgaum. madhudhori@rediffmail.com
Malur
Prakash R
PR
Natu
D000328:Adult; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008545:Melanoma / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000473:pathology; D010051:Ovarian Neoplasms / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000473:pathology; D017697:Premenopause