Primary malignant melanoma of the esophagus

Authors
de Perrot, M Brundler, MA Robert, J Spiliopoulos, A
Citation
M. De Perrot et al., Primary malignant melanoma of the esophagus, DIS ESOPHAG, 13(2), 2000, pp. 172-174
Citations number
5
Categorie Soggetti
Gastroenerology and Hepatology
Journal title
DISEASES OF THE ESOPHAGUS
ISSN journal
11208694 → ACNP
Volume
13
Issue
2
Year of publication
2000
Pages
172 - 174
Database
ISI
SICI code
1120-8694(200006)13:2<172:PMMOTE>2.0.ZU;2-N
Abstract
A case of primary malignant melanoma of the esophagus is reported, followed by a review of the literature. The clinical presentation of this uncommon tumor is similar to esophageal carcinoma and the preoperative diagnosis may be difficult. A total esophagectomy is the treatment of choice. The progno sis remains poor despite aggressive treatment.