A DOUBLE PRIMARY MALIGNANT MELANOMA OF THE FOSSA NAVICULARS

Abstract

SUMMARY A case of primary malignant melanoma of the male urethra is reported, believed to be the seventh fully recorded case. An unusual feature was the occurrence of two independent primary lesions. In spite of adequate surgical treatment the patient died after seven and a half months. Necropsy demonstrated the presence of widespread hematogenous and lymphatic metastases. The relevant literature is surveyed.