Primary malignant melanoma of the esophagus
G Chalkiadakis, JM Wihlm, G Morand… - The Annals of thoracic …, 1985 - Elsevier
G Chalkiadakis, JM Wihlm, G Morand, M Weill-Bousson, JP Witz
The Annals of thoracic surgery, 1985•ElsevierPrimary malignant melanoma of the esophagus is rare, and its symptoms are similar to those
of squamous cell carcinoma. This tumor tends to be polypoid, pediculated, and irregular.
Hematogenic and lymphogenic metastases are common. Surgical resection with
reestablished continuity of the gastrointestinal tract is the treatment of choice, and
postoperative irradiation may be useful. Despite these measures, however, the prognosis is
poor, with a 5-year survival of 4.2%. The case of a 47-year-old man with esophageal …
of squamous cell carcinoma. This tumor tends to be polypoid, pediculated, and irregular.
Hematogenic and lymphogenic metastases are common. Surgical resection with
reestablished continuity of the gastrointestinal tract is the treatment of choice, and
postoperative irradiation may be useful. Despite these measures, however, the prognosis is
poor, with a 5-year survival of 4.2%. The case of a 47-year-old man with esophageal …
Abstract
Primary malignant melanoma of the esophagus is rare, and its symptoms are similar to those of squamous cell carcinoma. This tumor tends to be polypoid, pediculated, and irregular. Hematogenic and lymphogenic metastases are common. Surgical resection with reestablished continuity of the gastrointestinal tract is the treatment of choice, and postoperative irradiation may be useful. Despite these measures, however, the prognosis is poor, with a 5-year survival of 4.2%. The case of a 47-year-old man with esophageal melanoma is described, and a review of the world literature is presented.
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