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ArticleCureus2024

A Unique Case of High-Grade Dedifferentiated Melanoma Without a Known Primary Site.

Shawn Keating, Riddhi Machchhar, Ujjwala Jain, Jordan Lipschutz, Gabriela Naronowicz, Moiuz Chaudhri, Anish Kanukuntla

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Article in Cureus, 2024. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Not yet cited in PubMed.

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7 authors.

Shawn KeatingInternal Medicine, Hackensack Meridian Ocean Medical Center, Brick, USA.
Riddhi MachchharInternal Medicine, Ocean University Medical Center, Brick, USA.
Ujjwala JainInternal Medicine, Ocean University Medical Center, Brick, USA.
Jordan LipschutzInternal Medicine, Ocean University Medical Center, Brick, USA.
Gabriela NaronowiczInternal Medicine, Ocean University Medical Center, Brick, USA.
Moiuz ChaudhriInternal Medicine, Ocean University Medical Center, Brick, USA.
Anish KanukuntlaInternal Medicine, Ocean University Medical Center, Brick, USA.

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Abstract

Melanoma is a malignant neoplasm that arises in melanocytes, pigment-producing cells present primarily in the skin. However, not all malignant melanomas originate from the skin, and the other sites of origin include the uveal (eye) or mucosa (rectal or oral); it can have different patterns of mutations. While targeted therapies and immunotherapies have transformed the treatment of this disease in the metastatic setting, resistance mechanisms can still pose challenges for patients and their healthcare providers. We present a case of a male patient with metastatic melanoma and discuss its clinical presentation, diagnostic workup, treatment options, and outcomes. By exploring the complexities of this multifaceted disease process, clinicians and researchers can gain valuable insights into potential areas for improved management strategies. Ultimately, we should aim to deepen our understanding of melanoma and work towards better patient outcomes.

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alkaline phosphatase (alp)dedifferentiated melanomamalignant melanoma metastasisoccult primary melanomasarcoma

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PMID39280375
PMCPMC11401614

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