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ArticleUrology case reports2024

Primary metastatic melanoma of the female urethra mimicking a benign urethral caruncle: A case report.

Sami Chebbi, Amine Oueslati, Houssem Ben Hadj Alouane, Fatma Kanchel-Lakhoua, Amel Chabbouh, Sami Ben Rhouma

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6 authors.

Sami ChebbiUniversity of Tunis El Manar, Faculty of Medicine, Habib Thameur Hospital, Urology Department, Tunisia.
Amine OueslatiUniversity of Tunis El Manar, Faculty of Medicine, Habib Thameur Hospital, Urology Department, Tunisia.
Houssem Ben Hadj AlouaneUniversity of Tunis El Manar, Faculty of Medicine, Habib Thameur Hospital, Urology Department, Tunisia.
Fatma Kanchel-LakhouaUniversity of Tunis El Manar, Faculty of Medicine, Habib Thameur Hospital, Pathology Department, Tunisia.
Amel ChabbouhUniversity of Tunis El Manar, Faculty of Medicine, Habib Thameur Hospital, Dermatology Department, Tunisia.
Sami Ben RhoumaUniversity of Tunis El Manar, Faculty of Medicine, Habib Thameur Hospital, Urology Department, Tunisia.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Primary urethral melanoma is an exceptionally rare malignancy, comprising a small fraction of melanomas and malignant tumors affecting the female urethra. We report the case of a 74-year-old woman presenting with symptoms initially suggestive of a benign urethral caruncle, which was later diagnosed as nodular melanoma upon histopathological examination. Despite complete surgical excision, subsequent imaging revealed widespread metastases to lymph nodes, liver, lungs, and brain. The patient was promptly referred for systemic therapy. This case highlights the diagnostic challenges and emphasizes the importance of thorough staging and emerging treatment modalities, such as immunotherapy, in managing this aggressive malignancy.

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ImmunotherapyMetastatic melanomaUrethral melanoma

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PMID39157015
PMCPMC11327387

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