Penile melanocytoma

Abstract

Diagnosing mucosal pigmented lesions poses challenges due to the necessity of considering various differential entities. We present the case of an 18-year-old man with a histologically confirmed pigmented epithelioid melanocytoma (PEM) of the penile shaft, describing its clinical presentation, dermoscopy and histology. PEM is a rare neoplasm predominantly observed in young individuals and adults, typically found on the trunk and extremities, but it can also affect oral and genital mucosae. Its diagnosis and management present considerable challenges, necessitating a multidisciplinary approach.