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Melanomas spread aggressively, particularly to lymph nodes, the brain, and lungs, and can also involve the adrenal gland, liver, bones, and small intestine. Metastasis to the endometrium is exceedingly rare, with only a handful of documented cases. Fluorodeoxyglucose (FDG) positron emission tomography\/computed tomography (PET\/CT) is an excellent modality for detecting metastases. A meta-analysis showed that PET\/CT has superior diagnostic performance, with 88% sensitivity and 94% specificity, compared to other contemporary imaging techniques. We present a 55-year-old postmenopausal female, diagnosed with primary cutaneous melanoma of the right foot and initially treated with temozolomide. After 2 years, she presented with vaginal bleeding. 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