Melanocytic lesions

2023-03-27   Paola Dal Cin, PhD , Michelle S. Hirsch, MD 

1.Brigham and Women's Hospital , Harvard Medical School, Boston , MA (USA)

Classification

Definition

Molecular data on mucosal melanoma of the male genital tract and urinary system are limited. Generally, melanocytic lesions involving the kidney/urinary system most commonly represent  metastases rather than primary tumors. However, rarely, melanoma may present in the scrotum or penis .1,2 No BRAF or KIT mutations were identified in a series of penile melanomas. 3

Article Bibliography

Reference NumberPubmed IDLast YearTitleAuthors
1363815972022Genitourinary melanoma: An overview for the clinician.DePalo DK et al
2158797902005Melanoma of the penis, scrotum and male urethra: a 40-year single institution experience.Sánchez-Ortiz R et al
3220114452012Clinicopathological and molecular study of penile melanoma.Oxley JD et al

Citation

Paola Dal Cin, PhD ; Michelle S. Hirsch, MD

Melanocytic lesions

Atlas Genet Cytogenet Oncol Haematol. 2023-03-27

Online version: http://atlasgeneticsoncology.org/solid-tumor/209102/melanocytic-lesions