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ArticleCureus2024

Successful Management of Primary Gastric Melanoma: A Case Report Emphasizing the Importance of Early Diagnosis and Multidisciplinary Approach.

Abdelkarim M Barqawi, Alaa Rostom, Duha Suboh, Inam Hindi, Razan Odeh, Hanood Abu Rass

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Abdelkarim M BarqawiDepartment of General Surgery, An-Najah National University Hospital, Nablus, PSE.
Alaa RostomDepartment of General Surgery, An-Najah National University Hospital, Nablus, PSE.
Duha SubohDepartment of Medicine, College of Medicine and Health Sciences, An-Najah National University, Nablus, PSE.
Inam HindiDepartment of Medicine, College of Medicine and Health Sciences, An-Najah National University, Nablus, PSE.
Razan OdehDepartment of Hemato-Oncology, An-Najah National University Hospital, Nablus, PSE.
Hanood Abu RassDepartment of Pathology, An-Najah National University Hospital, Nablus, PSE.

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Abstract

Melanoma is a malignant tumor that develops from the melanocyte-containing epithelial lining of mucosal membranes. This case report highlights a patient who presented with an asymptomatic decrease in hemoglobin (HGB), which necessitated an upper gastrointestinal (GI) endoscopy that identified a necrotic ulcerating lesion on the greater curvature of the stomach, which was confirmed to be a primary malignant gastric melanoma upon biopsy. The multidisciplinary team (MDT) subsequently recommended subtotal gastrectomy with D2 lymphadenectomy. After subsequent surgical intervention, the tumor was successfully removed with clear margins. A successful multidisciplinary approach led to favorable postoperative outcomes, highlighting the importance of timely diagnosis and management of rare presentations of melanoma.

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adjuvant immunotherapygastrectomyhemoglobin dropmelanocytemelanoma

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PMCPMC11568405

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