Organ preservation in anorectal melanoma: A tempting challenge-a case report.

Melanoma arising from melanocytes is an uncommon neoplastic lesion, with rare occurrences in anorectal mucosa. While mucosal melanomas constitute a small portion of all melanomas, anorectal cases are even rarer and present with aggressive behavior and poor prognosis. Surgical management is central, with evolving debates regarding optimal approaches.