# Unusual presentation of metastatic melanoma

**Authors:** Anthony La, Armand Asarian, Philip Xiao

PMC · DOI: 10.1093/jscr/rjae429 · Journal of Surgical Case Reports · 2024-06-26

## TL;DR

A rare case of melanoma affecting both the colon and bladder is reported, highlighting the need for better diagnostic and treatment guidelines.

## Contribution

The paper presents a unique clinical case to emphasize the rarity and challenges of diagnosing metastatic melanoma in atypical locations.

## Key findings

- Melanoma involving both the colon and urinary bladder is exceptionally rare and difficult to diagnose.
- The case involved a 55-year-old female presenting with hematuria as the primary symptom.
- Standardized protocols and clinical trials are urgently needed for managing this rare condition.

## Abstract

Urinary bladder with concurrent colonic melanoma is an exceptionally uncommon occurrence, posing a diagnostic challenge for clinicians. While rare, it warrants consideration as a potential differential diagnosis, particularly in patients without a history of melanoma who present with persistent hematuria due to its aggressive nature. We present a case of a 55-year-old female with malignant melanoma involving the colon and urinary bladder presenting with hematuria. Given the scarcity of cases and variability in clinical management approaches, there is a pressing need for research efforts to establish standardized protocols and conduct trials to guide clinical practice in this rare entity.

## Linked entities

- **Diseases:** melanoma (MONDO:0005105)

## Full-text entities

- **Diseases:** hematuria (MESH:D006417), Urinary bladder (MESH:D001745), colonic melanoma (MESH:D008545)
- **Species:** Homo sapiens (human, species) [taxon 9606]

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