Exploring the landscape of urinary tract melanomas: A review for pathologists and clinicians.

Maffei, Elisabetta; D'Antonio, Antonio; Addesso, Maria; Pandolfo, Savio Domenico; Verze, Paolo; Caputo, Alessandro

Maffei, Elisabetta; D'Antonio, Antonio; Addesso, Maria; Pandolfo, Savio Domenico; Verze, Paolo; Caputo, Alessandro.

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Maffei E; Department of Pathology, University Hospital of Salerno, Italy.
D'Antonio A; Department of Pathology, PO del Mare, Napoli, Italy.
Addesso M; Department of Pathology, PO Tortora, Pagani (SA), Italy.
Pandolfo SD; Department of Urology, University Hospital of Salerno, Italy.
Verze P; Department of Urology, University Hospital of Salerno, Italy.
Caputo A; Department of Pathology, University Hospital of Salerno, Italy.

Urologia ; : 3915603241263215, 2024 Jul 24.

Article en En | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-39045672

ABSTRACT

ABSTRACT

Melanomas originating within the urinary tract represent a rare and clinically challenging subset of malignancies. Despite extensive research on cutaneous melanomas, urinary tract melanomas remain relatively unexplored, presenting diagnostic dilemmas and limited treatment consensus. In this comprehensive review, we synthesize current knowledge on the epidemiology, risk factors, clinical presentation, histopathological characteristics, and treatment strategies specific to this disease. Enhancing clinical awareness, refining diagnostic approaches, and exploring novel therapeutic interventions hold promise for improving outcomes in this challenging malignancy subset.

Palabras clave

Malignant melanoma; bladder; melanin; transitional cell; ureter; urothelium

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Texto completo: 1 Colección: 01-internacional Base de datos: MEDLINE Idioma: En Revista: Urologia Año: 2024 Tipo del documento: Article País de afiliación: Italia Pais de publicación: Estados Unidos

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