Publications by authors named "V Mempel"
Background: Rates of melanoma have increased worldwide over the last few decades. Currently, this rate of increase is greater for melanoma than for any other cancer in the U.S.
View Article and Find Full Text PDF[Primary malignant melanoma of the uterine cervix--case report and review of the literature].
Zentralbl Gynakol
February 1994
Article Synopsis
- The text discusses a rare case of primary malignant melanoma found in the cervix uteri, noting its poor prognosis.
- It suggests that a radical surgical approach, including hysterectomy and removal of surrounding tissues, can enhance clinical outcomes.
- Additionally, the combination of surgery with brachytherapy may further improve results for patients with this type of cancer.
This is a German case report of 12 patients with malignant melanoma of the vagina. Their median age is 58.3 years.
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