A Rare Case of Metastatic Malignant Melanoma to a Single Site in the Gastrointestinal Tract
Abstract
Introduction: Melanoma is the most malignant skin cancer and has the potential to metastasize to various parts of the body, usually with multi- organ involvement and poor prognosis. Single site metastasis, especially to an intra- abdominal site is rare.
Case Report: Here, we present a patient who had vaginal melanoma which metastasized only to the stomach, with a review of the available literature on diagnostic and treatment options.
Conclusion: Complete resection of gastrointestinal metastasis of malignant melanoma can palliate and may also prolong survival of these patients.
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