All of the following statements hold true for melanoma of vulva except :: (A) It is the 2nd most common vulval cancer, (B) M/C site is labia majora, (C) May arise from junctional nevus, (D) Has a poor prognosis
Answer is B. Melanoma of vulva accounts for 3-5% of all vulval tumors It may arise de novo,but some arise from a pre-existing juctional naevus. occur frequently on clitoris or labia minora have poor prognosis Reference : textbook of gynaecology Sheila balakrishnan, 2nd edition, pg no: 292,293