DOI: 10.4103/jclgtp.jclgtp_10_26 ISSN: 2950-2462
Primary Vaginal Malignant Melanoma in a Young Woman: A Rare Case Report
Vidya Rashmi, Madhu Kumar, Gagan ChhabraAbstract
Primary vaginal malignant melanoma is a highly uncommon and biologically aggressive neoplasm, representing fewer than 1% of all melanomas and under 3% of malignant tumors of the vagina. It predominantly occurs in postmenopausal women, and its presentation in young females is therefore exceptionally rare. We report a case of primary vaginal malignant melanoma in a 32-year-old woman, emphasizing the histopathological features and the role of immunohistochemistry in establishing the diagnosis. Awareness of this rare entity is essential for accurate diagnosis through combined histopathology and immunohistochemistry and appropriate clinical management.