Metastatic melanoma posing as a pelvic mass

Alexsaundra Zywicki; Naixin Zhang; Olivia Sagan; Richard Moore; Rachael Rowswell-Turner; Cynthia Angel; Brent DuBeshter; Numbereye Numbere; Ashlee Smith

doi:10.1016/j.gore.2023.101133

Metastatic melanoma posing as a pelvic mass

Gynecol Oncol Rep. 2023 Jan 8:45:101133. doi: 10.1016/j.gore.2023.101133. eCollection 2023 Feb.

Authors

Alexsaundra Zywicki¹, Naixin Zhang², Olivia Sagan³, Richard Moore², Rachael Rowswell-Turner², Cynthia Angel², Brent DuBeshter², Numbereye Numbere³, Ashlee Smith²

Affiliations

¹ Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Rochester Medical Center, Rochester, NY, USA.
² Division of Gynecologic Oncology, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Rochester Medical Center, Rochester, NY, USA.
³ Division of Gynecologic Pathology, Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine, University of Rochester Medical Center, NY, USA.

Abstract

Pelvic metastasis of melanoma is extremely rare and may pose a diagnostic challenge. We present a case report of a female with a history of colon cancer who underwent exploratory surgery for a pelvic mass that was suspicious for ovarian malignancy. Pathology was consistent with both recurrent colon cancer as well as synchronous newly diagnosed metastatic melanoma.

Keywords: Melanoma; Metastatic; Pelvic mass; Rare.

Publication types

Case Reports