Melanoma of the bile ducts. Report of a case and review of the literature
González, Q.H.; Medina-Franco, H.; Aldrete, J.S.
Revista de Gastroenterologia de Mexico 66(3): 150-152
2001
ISSN/ISBN: 0375-0906 PMID: 11917449 Document Number: 529482
Primary malignant melanomas of the bile ducts are extremely rare, with only seven cases previously reported in the literature published in English. This report concerns a 67-year-old woman with a primary melanoma at the confluence of the hepatic ducts. She underwent resection and hepaticojejunostomy. Seventeen years later, she remains alive with no evidence of recurrence. A thorough review of the literature was done. Surgical resection can offer hope for long-term survival.