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KMID : 0359020090380030133
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Korean Journal of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy
2009 Volume.38 No. 3 p.133 ~ p.136
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A Case of Primary Malignant Melanoma of the Esophagus
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Kim Sang-Hee
Kim Jae-Kwang
Kim Jin-Il
Park Young-Jai
Woo Seong-Yong
Yu Seung-Chul
Kim Hyeon-Seong
Yoo Chang-Young
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Abstract
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Primary malignant melanoma of the esophagus is a rare, but aggressive tumor with a fatal prognosis. Hematogenous and lymphatic metastasis are common. The tumor has multiple black and pigmented lesions. Resection of the tumor with an
anastomotic procedure is the treatment of choice. Despite this operation, the prognosis is quite poor with the mean life expectancy being less than 1 year. We describe here a case of a 54-year-old man with esophageal malignant melanoma,
and we also include a review of the relevant literature.
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KEYWORD
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Primary malignant melanoma, Esophagus
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