GASTRIC METASTASIS OF A CUTANEOUS MELANOM A - A CASE-REPORT

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.