Early diagnosis and delayed treatment of anorectal melanoma in a 19-year-old female: A case report.

introduction and importanceAnorectal melanoma is a rare and aggressive malignancy, accounting for less than 1 % of all melanoma cases and less than 0.5 % of anal canal malignancies. It typically occurs in the 6 CASE PRESENTATION: We are presenting a case of a 19-year-old female who was diagnosed with anorectal melanoma at an early stage. However, due to the rejection of abdominoperineal resection several times, she developed advanced-stage melanoma with metastasis in the lung, so the patient will undergo colostomy for treatment when complete obstruction is present, following her consent and that of her parents. CLINICAL DISCUSSION: This case demonstrates the importance of early intervention in young patients with anorectal melanoma. The decision to undergo abdominoperineal resection in young patients is challenging and carries long-term lifestyle implications.

conclusionAnorectal melanoma can occur at any age but is extremely rare in young individuals according to medical literature. It may present as a polyp, so this diagnosis should be considered when such a presentation is observed. Early diagnosis and treatment are necessary to improve the overall survival rate and prevent the disease from progressing to a more advanced stage.