[Melanocytosis of the oesophagus: case report].
Esophageal melanocytosis is a benign clinicopathologic entity characterized by     melanocytic proliferation in esophageal squamous epithelium and melanin     deposition in the mucosa. Little is known about the etiology and natural course     of this condition, although it has been suggested to be a precursor of primary     esophageal melanoma by some authors. Following a search of the databases     regarding esophageal melanocytosis and melanosis, thirty-four cases of isolated     esophageal melanocytosis were found. The histopathologic features of esophageal     melanocytosis are reviewed and its differential diagnosis with other pigmented     esophageal lesions is discussed.
Etlik İhtisas Eğitim ve Araştırma Hastanesi, Patoloji Bölümü, Ankara, Türkiye. drgermen@yahoo.com
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D000328:Adult; D004935:Esophageal Diseases / Q000473:pathology*; D006801:Humans; D008548:Melanosis / Q000473:pathology*