| A case of primary malignant melanoma of the rectum with multiple metastases |
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Yoon Serk Lee, Kwang Seok Kim, Ho Jung Kim, Yong Whee Bahk, Tae Hyun Kim, Dae Han Choi, Sung Hwan Kang |
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| 증례 : 다발성 전이를 동반한 원발성 직장 악성 흑색종 1예 |
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이윤석.김광석.김호정.박용휘.김태현.최대한.강성환 , Kwang Seok Kim, Ho Jung Kim, Yong Whee Bahk, Tae Hyun Kim, Dae Han Choi, Sung Hwan Kang |
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| Abstract |
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Anorectal melanoma is an uncommon tumor that comprises less than 1% of all malignancies of the anorectum. Prognosis is generally very poor in spite of aggressive treatment. Here, we report acase of primary malignant melanoma of the rectum. A 71-year-old man was admitted to our hospital with general weakness and low abdominal discomfort. Colonoscopy revealed a bleeding, ulcerating lesion with a dirty, black base and irregular margin in the distal rectum; the lesion was demonstrated to be malignant melanoma. Multiple metastases in the liver, lung, and bone were detected. The patient underwent systemic chemotherapy and immunotherapy for 5 months. Currently, he receives only conservative therapy. (Korean J Med 75:S715-S719, 2008) |
| Key Words:
Melanoma; Rectum |
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