Primary malignant melanoma of the esophagus
Yonsei Medical Journal
;
: 468-473, 1998.
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in English
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| ID: wpr-81582
ABSTRACT
Primary malignant melanoma of the esophagus is exceedingly rare. The existence of primary malignant melanoma in the esophagus had been in doubt until the presence of benign melanocytes was demonstrated within the esophagus. Hematogenous and lymphatic metastases are common. The prognosis is poor even after a radical procedure due to early metastasis. We report here two cases of primary malignant melanoma of the esophagus. One is a melanotic melanoma and the other is an amelanotic melanoma.
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Main subject:
Esophageal Neoplasms
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Tomography, X-Ray Computed
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Melanoma, Amelanotic
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Endoscopy
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Liver Neoplasms
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Melanoma
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Middle Aged
Limits:
Adult
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Female
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Humans
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Male
Language:
English
Journal:
Yonsei Medical Journal
Year:
1998
Type:
Article
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