Clinical Characteristics and Treatment Outcomes of Primary Malignant Melanoma of Esophagus: A Single Center Experience Running head: Outcomes of primary esophageal melanoma
Abstract:BackgroundPrimary malignant melanoma of esophagus (PMME) is an extremely rare disease with poor prognosis. The aim of this study was to determine the clinical characteristics and treatment outcomes of patients with PMME. MethodsWe retrospectively reviewed 17 patients diagnosed with PMME in Samsung Medical Center between 2000 and 2020. Clinical characteristics and survival outcomes were analyzed. Results15 patients (88.2%) were male and the most common presenting symptom was dysphagia (9/17, 52.9%). On endosco… Show more
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