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. 2008 Jul 11;1(1):28.
doi: 10.1186/1757-1626-1-28.

Primary malignant melanoma of the lower oesophagus presenting with dysphagia and upper gastrointestinal bleeding

Quor Meng Leong  1 , Juinn Huar Kam
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Primary malignant melanoma of the lower oesophagus presenting with dysphagia and upper gastrointestinal bleeding

Quor Meng Leong et al. Cases J. .

Abstract

Primary malignant melanoma of the oesophagus is an exceedingly rare oesophageal neoplasm. It accounts for less than 0.1% of all primary oesophageal tumours. Less than 262 cases have been documented till today. Surgical resection with re-establishment of gastrointestinal continuity is the treatment of choice. However, haematogenic and lymphogenic metastases are common and despite advances in surgery, radiotherapy and chemotherapy, this tumour continues to be a highly aggressive neoplasm with poor prognosis. The case of a 64 year-old lady with this tumour is presented.

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