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The Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology of India
Published in: The Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology of India 1/2012

01-12-2012 | Case Report

Nodular Vulvar Melanoma: A Rare Tumor with Worse Prognosis

Authors: Rajrani Sharma, Shailesh Jain

Published in: The Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology of India | Special Issue 1/2012

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Vulvar melanomas are rare, with incidence rates in the range of 0.1–0.19 per 1000,000 women. In India, due to less reporting and late onset, only a few cases are reported. They account for 4–10 % of all cases and are the second most common form of vulvar malignancy after squamous cell carcinoma. Mean age of the occurrence is 69 years (most common in 60–70 years). Also, 5 years' survival is rare as it is associated with very poor prognosis. …
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Title
Nodular Vulvar Melanoma: A Rare Tumor with Worse Prognosis
Authors
Rajrani Sharma
Shailesh Jain
Publication date
01-12-2012
Publisher
Springer-Verlag
Published in
The Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology of India / Issue Special Issue 1/2012
Print ISSN: 0971-9202
Electronic ISSN: 0975-6434
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s13224-013-0367-5

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