Atypical melanocytic hyperplasia of the vagina

Atypical melanocytic hyperplasia of the vagina

A case of extensive pigmentation of the vagina is reported. Microscopic sections showed a resemblance to atypical melanocytic hyperplasia, which has been described as a possible precursor of malignant melanoma of the skin including the acral lentiginous form.

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Veröffentlicht in:Gynecologic oncology 1984-10, Vol.19 (2), p.226-230
Hauptverfasser: Bottles, Kent, Lacey, Conley G., Miller, Theodore R.
Format: Artikel
Sprache:eng
Schlagworte:
Biological and medical sciences
Female
Female genital diseases
Gynecology. Andrology. Obstetrics
Humans
Hyperplasia
Hysterectomy
Medical sciences
Melanosis - pathology
Middle Aged
Postoperative Complications
Tumors
Vagina - pathology
Vagina - surgery
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Zusammenfassung:A case of extensive pigmentation of the vagina is reported. Microscopic sections showed a resemblance to atypical melanocytic hyperplasia, which has been described as a possible precursor of malignant melanoma of the skin including the acral lentiginous form.
ISSN:0090-8258
1095-6859
DOI:10.1016/0090-8258(84)90185-9