Rectal Melanoma: Rare Disease Managed in District Hospital

Rectal melanoma is an extremely rare disease which can be aggressive invading locally and metastasize during the cause of disease. Hereby, we are reporting a case of a lady presented to us with anal mass sensation since 2-month duration. Per rectal examination revealed mass about 3cm from anal verge with a melanotic skin lesion at perianal region. Colonoscopy done revealed anorectal mass 2cm from anal verge and biopsied which revealed malignant melanoma and subsequently we proceeded with abdominal perineal resection (APR). Histopathology examination report as malignant melanoma.