title: [Malignant melanoma of the small intestine].
abstract: Three patients with intestinal metastases from a malignant melanoma are presented. The pathological and clinical findings are reviewed. The symptoms are variable , but usually include unexplained anemia, gastrointestinal bleeding, abdominal pain and intestinal obstruction. X-ray examination of gastrointestinal tract can reveal multiple metastatic lesions with so-called typical "Bull's eye" sign. Surgical excision is indicated and extended survival due to improved chemotherapy and immunotherapy is stressed.
mesh_terms: D000368:Aged; D006801:Humans; D007413:Intestinal Mucosa / Q000473:pathology; D007414:Intestinal Neoplasms / Q000473:pathology / Q000556:secondary* / Q000601:surgery; D007421:Intestine, Small / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery; D008297:Male; D008545:Melanoma / Q000473:pathology / Q000556:secondary* / Q000601:surgery; D008875:Middle Aged; D012878:Skin Neoplasms / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery
vernacular_title: Il melanoma maligno dell'intestino tenue.