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ArticleCase reports in gastroenterology

Primary Malignant Melanoma of the Esophagus Treated with Surgical Resection at an Early Stage.

Akira Yoneda, Ryosuke Ogata, Shintaro Ryu, Kyohei Yoshino, Saeko Fukui, Takahiro Ikeda, Amane Kitasato, Nozomu Sugiyama, Hiroaki Takeshita, Shigeki Minami and 2 more

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Akira YonedaDepartment of Surgery, National Hospital Organization Nagasaki Medical Center, Nagasaki, Japan.
Ryosuke OgataDepartment of Surgery, National Hospital Organization Nagasaki Medical Center, Nagasaki, Japan.
Shintaro RyuDepartment of Surgery, National Hospital Organization Nagasaki Medical Center, Nagasaki, Japan.
Kyohei YoshinoDepartment of Surgery, National Hospital Organization Nagasaki Medical Center, Nagasaki, Japan.
Saeko FukuiDepartment of Surgery, National Hospital Organization Nagasaki Medical Center, Nagasaki, Japan.
Takahiro IkedaDepartment of Surgery, National Hospital Organization Nagasaki Medical Center, Nagasaki, Japan.
Amane KitasatoDepartment of Surgery, National Hospital Organization Nagasaki Medical Center, Nagasaki, Japan.
Nozomu SugiyamaDepartment of Surgery, National Hospital Organization Nagasaki Medical Center, Nagasaki, Japan.
Hiroaki TakeshitaDepartment of Surgery, National Hospital Organization Nagasaki Medical Center, Nagasaki, Japan.
Shigeki MinamiDepartment of Surgery, National Hospital Organization Nagasaki Medical Center, Nagasaki, Japan.
Masahiro ItoDepartment of Pathology, National Hospital Organization Nagasaki Medical Center, Nagasaki, Japan.
Tamotsu KurokiDepartment of Surgery, National Hospital Organization Nagasaki Medical Center, Nagasaki, Japan.
Nagasaki Medical Center · JP

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Abstract

Introduction: Primary malignant melanoma of the esophagus is a very rare disease with a poor prognosis. We herein report a patient with primary malignant melanoma of the esophagus who underwent surgical resection. Case Presentation: A 73-year-old female underwent an upper gastrointestinal endoscopy during follow-up for colonic diverticulitis. An endoscopic examination and constructed radiography revealed a slightly elevated black pigmented lesion in the upper esophagus and a black pigmented area in the esophagogastric junction. Through a preoperative endoscopic biopsy, she was diagnosed with malignant melanoma of the esophagus. We performed thoracoscopy-assisted and laparoscopy-assisted subtotal esophagectomy with lymphadenectomy. The surgical specimens were subjected to immunohistochemical analysis, resulting in a diagnosis of malignant melanoma. The tumor cells were positive for Melan-A and HMB-45 diffusely, supporting that diagnosis. We performed surgical resection in a case of primary malignant melanoma of the esophagus, and the patient has remained disease free for 2 years since the surgery. Conclusion: Early diagnosis and radical resection may be essential for long-term survival in patients with malignant melanoma of the esophagus.

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EsophagusMalignant melanomaSurgical resection

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