Nevus-Like Appearance of Primary Malignant Melanoma of the Esophagus
Joint Authors
Source
Gastroenterology Research and Practice
Issue
Vol. 2009, Issue 2009 (31 Dec. 2009), pp.1-3, 3 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2009-07-27
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
3
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
The primary malignant melanoma of the esophagus (PMME) is a rare malignant disease, accounting for only 0.1–0.2% of all esophageal neoplasms, and the majority of the patients are diagnosed at advanced stages with poor prognosis.
We present here a case of 56-year-old woman with epigastric pain and her endoscopic finding revealed several flat and black pigmented mucosal lesions within the distal portion of the esophagus which looked like flat nevus.
The histopathology and immunohistochemical profile of the tissue specimens were diagnostic of malignant melanoma.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Kang, Min-Jung& Yi, Sun Young. 2009. Nevus-Like Appearance of Primary Malignant Melanoma of the Esophagus. Gastroenterology Research and Practice،Vol. 2009, no. 2009, pp.1-3.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-460400
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Kang, Min-Jung& Yi, Sun Young. Nevus-Like Appearance of Primary Malignant Melanoma of the Esophagus. Gastroenterology Research and Practice No. 2009 (2009), pp.1-3.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-460400
American Medical Association (AMA)
Kang, Min-Jung& Yi, Sun Young. Nevus-Like Appearance of Primary Malignant Melanoma of the Esophagus. Gastroenterology Research and Practice. 2009. Vol. 2009, no. 2009, pp.1-3.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-460400
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-460400