Primary malignant melanoma of the esophagus

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Yonal O., Ibrisim D., Songur Y., Cakaloglu Y., Tuncer K., Kirimlioglu H., ...Daha Fazla

Case Reports in Gastroenterology, cilt.7, sa.2, ss.272-276, 2013 (SCI-Expanded) identifier identifier identifier

  • Yayın Türü: Makale / Tam Makale
  • Cilt numarası: 7 Sayı: 2
  • Basım Tarihi: 2013
  • Doi Numarası: 10.1159/000353637
  • Dergi Adı: Case Reports in Gastroenterology
  • Derginin Tarandığı İndeksler: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED)
  • Sayfa Sayıları: ss.272-276
  • Acıbadem Mehmet Ali Aydınlar Üniversitesi Adresli: Hayır

Özet

© 2013 S. Karger AG, Basel.Primary malignant melanoma of the esophagus (PMME) comprises only 0.1-0.2% of all malignant esophageal tumors. PMME tumors are highly aggressive and metastasize early via hematogenic and lymphatic pathways. Treatment outcome is poor because the cancer has often advanced at the time of diagnosis. Inoperability, unsuccessful treatment with radiotherapy and chemotherapy in advanced tumors and metastases have contributed to its poor prognosis. Here, we present the endoscopic features, endoscopic ultrasonography findings and management of a PMME case.