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Primary Anorectal Malignant Melanoma Treated With Endoscopic Mucosal Resection.

Authors :
Jong Hoon Park
Jeong Rok Lee
Hyung Seok Yoon
Tae Young Jung
Eun Joo Lee
Jong Gu Lim
Soon Young Ko
Joon Ho Wang
Jae Dong Lee
Hye Young Kim
Source :
Intestinal Research. Apr2015, Vol. 13 Issue 2, p170-174. 5p.
Publication Year :
2015

Abstract

Anorectal melanoma is a rare neoplasm that accounts for less than 1-4% of anorectal malignant tumors. The main therapeutic modality for anorectal melanoma is surgical treatment, with abdominoperineal resection or wide local excision being the most common approaches. A 77-year-old male with a history of cerebral infarction and hypertension presented with anal bleeding. Here, we report a case of anorectal melanoma treated by endoscopic mucosal resection with adjuvant interferon therapy rather than surgical resection. The patient has been disease-free for 5 years after endoscopic treatment. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
15989100
Volume :
13
Issue :
2
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
Intestinal Research
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
102304739
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.5217/ir.2015.13.2.170