Primary Maligant Melanoma of the Oesophagus
Rathi, P.M.; Gautam, S.; Sharma, S.
Journal of the Association of Physicians of India 63(12): 74-75
2015
ISSN/ISBN: 0004-5772 PMID: 27666909 Document Number: 685656
Primary malignant melanoma of the oesophagus (PMME) is a very rare disease with poor prognosis. The median survival is about 10 months. PMME are highly aggressive biologically and metastasize early via haematogenic and lymphatic pathways. Treatment outcome is poor because malignancy is very advanced at the time of presentation. Here, we present the endoscopic features and management of PMME case.