Primary Malignant Melanoma of the Esophagus: A Case Report.
10.3348/jkrs.2007.57.1.37
- Author:
Jae Wook LEE
1
;
Mi Suk PARK
;
Ki Whang KIM
;
Ju Yeon PYO
;
Seung Hwan CHA
;
Joon Seok LIM
;
Myeong Jin KIM
Author Information
1. Department of Diagnostic Radiology, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Korea. ljw923@yumc.yonsei.ac.kr
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords:
Gastrointestinal tract, neoplasms;
Esophagus, neoplasms;
Melanoma;
Esophagus, CT
- MeSH:
Diagnosis, Differential;
Esophagus*;
Melanoma*;
Neoplasm Metastasis;
Skin
- From:Journal of the Korean Radiological Society
2007;57(1):37-41
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
Primary malignant melanoma of the esophagus is extremely rare, with less than 200 cases reported in the literature. However, primary malignant melanoma is an aggressive tumor. We report a case of primary esophageal malignant melanoma that presented with a large polypoid mass in the lower esophagus, and subsequently showed multiple metastatic nodules in the subcutaneous layer, skin and retroperitoneum. Primary malignant melanoma should be included in the differential diagnosis of a polypoid esophageal mass, especially in cases where metastases to unexpected areas occur or in cases of unexpected metastatic patterns.
