title: Primary amelanotic melanoma of vulva in a young, lactating female.
abstract: Primary amelanotic melanoma of the vulva is extremely rare and it is a unique variant which is difficult to differentiate from other epithelial and nonepithelial malignancies due to absence of melanin pigmentation. It can be easily mistaken for other malignancies both clinically and pathologically. The difficulties in diagnosis and treatment aggravate the poor prognosis. This case highlights the rare case of vulval amelanotic melanoma occurring in a young lactating female.
authors: Department of Pathology, K S Hegde Medical Academy of Nitte University, Deralakatte, Mangalore, Karnataka India.
authors: K Jayaprakash
authors: KJ
authors: Shetty
authors: H L Kishan
authors: HL
authors: Prasad
authors: Supriya
authors: S
authors: Rai
keywords: Amelanotic melanoma; HMB 45; Vulva; Vulvectomy