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Title
Primary malignant melanoma of the urinary bladder and ureter.
Publication Date
2016-02
Author(s)
Khan, Munad
O'Kane, Dermot
Du Plessis, Justin
Hoag, Nathan
Lawrentschuk, Nathan
Type of document
Journal Article
OrcId
0000-0001-8553-5618
Abstract
Primary malignant melanoma of the urinary bladder is a rare lesion. We report the case of a 78-year-old male with no previous history of cutaneous melanoma who presented with hematuria. Further investigation with imaging and cystoscopy raised suspicion of a primary bladder and ureteric melanoma, which had subsequently metastasized. This was confirmed with histological assessment and a thorough search for alternative primary lesions. Unfortunately, our patient passed away prior to receiving any oncological treatment for his metastatic melanoma, underscoring both the high mortality of this lesion and the need for a consensus on definitive treatment.
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Citation
The Canadian journal of urology 2016; 23(1): 8171-5
Jornal Title
The Canadian journal of urology
ISSN
1195-9479

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