Abstract
A rare case of primary melanoma of the cervix is reported. The patient presented with vaginal bleeding and was thought to have a degenerated cervical fibroid. A radical hysterectomy with pelvic node dissection was performed and followed postoperatively with chemotherapy (phenylalanine mustard). The patient died within one year with widespread metastases.
A brief review of the literature showed only seven cases of primary cervical melanoma. Prognosis is generally unfavorable regardless of treatment modality.
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