A Rare Case of Invasive Malignant Melanoma Metastasis in the Vulvar Mucosa 11 Years After Diagnosis and Treatment.

ABSTRACT

Mucosal melanoma is rare and the occurrence of an invasive malignant melanoma metastasis 11 years post-initial diagnosis is equally uncommon. This is a case of a 66-year-old woman with a history of bilateral vulvar invasive melanoma, who presented with an enlarging inguinal mass with associated tenderness upon palpation. After a right inguinal excisional lymph node biopsy, the pathological findings determined the final diagnosis as metastatic melanoma. To the best of our knowledge, this is the first report of vulvar mucosal melanoma metastasis greater than 10 years after initial diagnosis and treatment in the English language. This case discusses how treatment options for metastatic mucosal melanoma pose a challenge in such cases where follow-up for medical care is lacking. It also highlights the need for further preventative techniques and research directed towards screening techniques, staging guidelines, and treatment options for mucosal melanoma.