Primary malignant melanoma of the small bowel: a case study.
TF Kadivar, VW Vanek, EU Krishnan - The American surgeon, 1992 - europepmc.org
TF Kadivar, VW Vanek, EU Krishnan
The American surgeon, 1992•europepmc.orgMalignant melanoma involving the gastrointestinal (GI) tract is diagnosed premortem in only
4 per cent of patients with the disease, even though in autopsy series 60 per cent of patients
who died of malignant melanoma have GI metastases. Usually, these GI lesions are
metastatic. However, a few cases of primary GI malignant melanoma have been reported.
Such a case is reported and discussed, including the clinical presentation, pathophysiology,
treatment, and prognosis of this disease.
4 per cent of patients with the disease, even though in autopsy series 60 per cent of patients
who died of malignant melanoma have GI metastases. Usually, these GI lesions are
metastatic. However, a few cases of primary GI malignant melanoma have been reported.
Such a case is reported and discussed, including the clinical presentation, pathophysiology,
treatment, and prognosis of this disease.
Malignant melanoma involving the gastrointestinal (GI) tract is diagnosed premortem in only 4 per cent of patients with the disease, even though in autopsy series 60 per cent of patients who died of malignant melanoma have GI metastases. Usually, these GI lesions are metastatic. However, a few cases of primary GI malignant melanoma have been reported. Such a case is reported and discussed, including the clinical presentation, pathophysiology, treatment, and prognosis of this disease.
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