A Malignant Transformation in a Pre-Existing Benign Scrotal Naevus
Published: November 1, 2012 | DOI: https://doi.org/10.7860/JCDR/2012/.2562
Ranjan Agrawal, Mukta Kumar
1. Associate Professor, Department of Pathology,
Rohilkhand Medical College Hospital, Bareilly, India.
2. Department of Pathology,
Rohilkhand Medical College Hospital, Bareilly, India.
Correspondence
Dr. Ranjan Agrawal
Associate Professor, Department of Pathology
Rohilkhand Medical College Hospital
Pilibhit Bypass Road, Bareilly - 243006 (India).
Phone: 9412291009; E-mail: drranjan68@gmail.com
Malignant melanoma of the scrotum is the rarest of the primary genitourinary melanomas, with only 19 cases having been reported previously. The authors have described a rare case of a primary scrotal neoplasm. The necessity of a prompt diagnosis has been emphasized. We are presenting an additional case of this often aggressive malignancy. The pertinent literature has been reviewed and the current management strategies have been discussed.
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