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Primary malignant melanoma of the prostate
Author(s) -
Ma Li,
Liu Wenying,
Sun Fa
Publication year - 2010
Publication title -
international journal of urology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.172
H-Index - 67
eISSN - 1442-2042
pISSN - 0919-8172
DOI - 10.1111/j.1442-2042.2009.02418.x
Subject(s) - medicine , dysuria , prostate cancer , melanoma , prostate , presentation (obstetrics) , radiology , incidence (geometry) , cancer , pathology , urinary system , cancer research , optics , physics
Although the incidence is extremely rare in clinical practice, due to its highly aggressive behavior and a similar presentation as prostate cancer, the primary malignant melanoma of the prostate should be given more attention. We report a case in a 29‐year‐old male who presented with one‐month history of dysuria. Based on clinical examination, ultrasound and computed tomography imaging, surgical operation and histopathological studies, a definitive diagnosis was made. Further characteristic images and pathology of this disease are discussed.