ABSTRACT
A case of malignant melanoma primary of the esophagus with association to melanosis of the esophagus and stomach is presented, with outlive of 18 months. Considerations about esophagic origin of the lesion are made, emphasizing that the existing melanosis, the junctional changes and the absence of another primary localization lets us certificate the presence primary esophagus melanoma. The therapeutic criteria used in this case has been described therein before guide lines.
Subject(s)
Esophageal Diseases/complications , Esophageal Neoplasms/complications , Melanoma/complications , Melanosis/complications , Stomach Diseases/complications , Esophageal Neoplasms/pathology , Humans , Male , Melanoma/pathology , Middle AgedABSTRACT
Se presenta un caso de melanoma maligno primario de esofago. Se hace mencion de la bibliografia mundial en cuanto a incidencia. Se realizan consideraciones diagnosticas y terapeuticas que se aplican al caso presentado
Subject(s)
Middle Aged , Humans , Male , Esophageal Diseases , Esophageal Neoplasms , Melanoma , Melanosis , Stomach DiseasesABSTRACT
Se presenta un caso de melanoma maligno primario de esofago. Se hace mencion de la bibliografia mundial en cuanto a incidencia. Se realizan consideraciones diagnosticas y terapeuticas que se aplican al caso presentado
Subject(s)
Middle Aged , Humans , Male , Esophageal Diseases , Stomach Diseases , Melanoma , Melanosis , Esophageal NeoplasmsABSTRACT
A case of malignant melanoma primary of the esophagus with association to melanosis of the esophagus and stomach is presented, with outlive of 18 months. Considerations about esophagic origin of the lesion are made, emphasizing that the existing melanosis, the junctional changes and the absence of another primary localization lets us certificate the presence primary esophagus melanoma. The therapeutic criteria used in this case has been described therein before guide lines.