Multidisciplinary management of urethral melanoma.
Primary urethral melanoma is a rare and aggressive neoplasm with limited therapeutic evidence and typically delayed diagnosis.
APA
Rubia Escribano A, González BG, et al. (2026). Multidisciplinary management of urethral melanoma.. Urology case reports, 64, 103319. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.eucr.2025.103319
MLA
Rubia Escribano A, et al.. "Multidisciplinary management of urethral melanoma.." Urology case reports, vol. 64, 2026, pp. 103319.
PMID
41509158
Abstract
Primary urethral melanoma is a rare and aggressive neoplasm with limited therapeutic evidence and typically delayed diagnosis. We report the case of a 54-year-old woman diagnosed with urethral melanoma, treated by local excision, subsequent margin re-excision, and laparoscopic right inguinal lymphadenectomy for a palpable node, followed by adjuvant pembrolizumab, achieving favorable evolution and no recurrence at six months. Clinical, molecular, and therapeutic aspects of this entity are reviewed, emphasizing the role of initial surgical excision, limited response to immunotherapy, and lack of standardized protocols. Optimal management requires an individualized multidisciplinary approach and further research to improve outcomes.