Abstract:e21572 Background: Anorectal melanoma is a rare but aggressive type of melanoma, arising primarily from the mucosal epithelium from the anorectal tract. Knowledge of this rare etiology has been limited given its low incidence. This study aims to characterize the epidemiology and treatment outcomes of anorectal melanoma using a national database. Methods: The Surveillance, Epidemiology and End Results (SEER) Database was queried to identify patients with biopsy-proven anorectal melanoma. The following informat… Show more
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