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Primary malignant melanoma of the esophagus |
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| Authors: | de Perrot,Brü ndler,Robert,& Spiliopoulos |
| Affiliation: | Thoracic Surgery Unit, Department of Surgery, University Hospital of Geneva, Switzerland. |
| 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 prognosis remains poor despite aggressive treatment. |
| Keywords: | Thoracic esophageal cancer Superficial cancer (T1) of the esophagus Lymph node metastasis in superficial cancer of the esophagus Pathologic subclassification of the superficial cancer of the esophagus |