%0 Journal Article
%T Primary Melanoma of the Female Urethra: About One Case
%A Armel Quentin Essomba
%A Frantz Epoupa Ngalle
%A Jean Cedric Fouda
%A Akade Nfor-Budi Nli
%A Philip Fernandez Owon&#8217
%A Abessolo
%A Stephane Ebongue Njoume
%A Bright Awah Awondo-Che
%A Herve Moby Mpah
%J Open Journal of Urology
%P 120-124
%@ 2160-5629
%D 2025
%I Scientific Research Publishing
%R 10.4236/oju.2025.154013
%X Melanomas of the urinary tract are rare aggressive cancers, often with very poor prognoses. We report a case of primary melanoma of the female urethra in a 69-year-old female farmer who was referred for the management of a vulvar mass associated with dysuria and urinary frequency. Clinical examination revealed a blackish mass measuring approximately 4 cm at the distal end of the urethra, mobile with necrotic and purulent plaques, bleeding on contact. The anterior vaginal wall was not involved. Diagnostic cystoscopy showed mild bladder trabeculations. A CT scan of the thorax, abdomen and pelvis did not reveal any distant metastases. The mass was resected after a straightforward procedure. The diagnosis was established after a histopathology report. We discuss this case as we review the literature relevant to the case.
%K Malignant Melanoma
%K Female
%K Urethra
%U http://www.scirp.org/journal/PaperInformation.aspx?PaperID=142225