Malignant Melanoma of Gastroesophageal Junction

ABSTRACT

A rare case of malignant melanoma arising from the gastroesophageal junction is being reported. Since part of the tumor was adherent with hiatus, palliative procedure in form of Mousseau Barbin tube insertion was necessitated. Postoperatively patient was subjected to radiotherapy. Malignant melanoma of gastroesophageal junction is rare accounting for only 0.1% of the lesions of this region. Surgical treatment requires a far greater margin of excision than the usual squamous cell carcinoma. Intracavitary radiotherapy has been recommended.