Primary mucosal malignant melanoma. Appraisal of role of radiation therapy.
Primary malignant melanoma of the vagina and esophagus are reported and the literature on the subject is extensively reviewed. The role of large fraction irradiation is appraised. In both cases, no exenterative surgery was imposed but instead, intermittent large fraction irradiation with protracted high doses was elected for local control.
D004938:Esophageal Neoplasms / Q000532:radiotherapy*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008545:Melanoma / Q000532:radiotherapy*; D008875:Middle Aged; D014625:Vaginal Neoplasms / Q000532:radiotherapy*