Vulvovaginal melanoma Book Section
| Authors: | Leitao, M. M. Jr; Nagarajan, P. |
| Editors: | Frumovitz, M.; Leitao, M. M. Jr; Ramalingam, P. |
| Article/Chapter Title: | Vulvovaginal melanoma |
| Abstract: | In this chapter, we will explore vulvovaginal melanomas—a group of rare cancers considered mucosal melanomas—from etiology to management of metastatic/recurrent disease. Due to the rarity of these tumors and the lack of scientific and clinical data, vulvovaginal melanomas are often treated as cutaneous melanomas, even though we are uncertain about the appropriateness of this strategy. To better personalize management and to improve the outcomes of these patients, further research within clinical trial settings is warranted. © 2023 Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved. |
| Keywords: | melanoma; mucosal melanoma; vaginal melanoma; vulvovaginal melanoma; vulvar melanoma |
| Book Title: | Diagnosis and Treatment of Rare Gynecologic Cancers |
| ISBN: | 978-0-323-82938-0 |
| Publisher: | Elsevier Inc. |
| Publication Place: | Amsterdam, Netherlands |
| Date Published: | 2023-01-01 |
| Start Page: | 279 |
| End Page: | 304 |
| Language: | English |
| DOI: | 10.1016/b978-0-323-82938-0.00017-3 |
| PROVIDER: | scopus |
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| Notes: | Book Chapter: 17, part of "Section D: Vulvovaginal cancers" -- Export Date: 1 May 2023 -- Source: Scopus |
