title: Primary malignant melanoma of the esophagus.
abstract: Primary malignant melanoma of the esophagus (PMME) comprises only 0.1-0.2% of all malignant esophageal tumors. PMME tumors are highly aggressive and metastasize early via hematogenic and lymphatic pathways. Treatment outcome is poor because the cancer has often advanced at the time of diagnosis. Inoperability, unsuccessful treatment with radiotherapy and chemotherapy in advanced tumors and metastases have contributed to its poor prognosis. Here, we present the endoscopic features, endoscopic ultrasonography findings and management of a PMME case.
authors.affiliation: Department of Gastroenterology, Memorial Şişli Hospital, Istanbul, Turkey.
authors.forename: Oya
authors.initials: O
authors.lastname: Yonal
authors.forename: Duygu
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Ibrisim
authors.forename: Yildiran
authors.initials: Y
authors.lastname: Songur
authors.forename: Yilmaz
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authors.lastname: Cakaloglu
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authors.lastname: Tuncer
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authors.lastname: Kirimlioglu
authors.forename: Sadakat
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Ozdil
keywords: Endoscopic features; Endoscopic ultrasonography; Esophagus; Malignant melanoma; Treatment
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