We report a case operated for gastric metastasis of a cutaneous melano
ma. Although such localizations ai-e frequent, symptomatology is non-s
pecific. Diagnostic fibroscopy is effective if the lesion is blackened
by melanin. Immediate surgery is aquired to avoid acute complications
. The indication for elective surgery can be raised if there is a soli
tary metastasis. In case of recurrence, subtotal gastrectomy appears t
o be possible. Although the prognosis is poor, surgery offers importan
t palliative relief.