Korean J Cytopathol.  1995 Dec;6(2):209-214.

Cytologic Features of Papnicolaou Smears of Malignant Melanoma Arising in Vagina: A Cese Report

• Kang MS
• Kim BH
• Park JH
• Kim YW
• Park YK
• Lee JH
• Yang MH

Abstract

Primary malignant melanoma of vagina is a rare tumor which is easily misinterpretated in routine cytologic examination. We lately experienced a case of primary malignant melanoma of the vagina with direct cervical extension diagnosed by Pap smear. The cervicovaginal smear showed variable sized clusters of epithelial cells or singly scattered abnormal epithelial cells. Most of the tumor cells had round hyperchromatic nuclei with prominent nucleoli and brownish pigments in cytoplasm. The cytologic findings are compared with histologic features of resected specimen.

Keyword

Malignant melanoma; Vagina; Cervix; Cytology

MeSH Terms

Cervix Uteri
Cytoplasm
Epithelial Cells
Female
Melanoma*
Vagina*