Solución del caso 3: Melanoma maligno primario de recto

García, Juan Manuel Sanchis; Martínez, M.V. Pérez; Rosaleny, Jorge Guijarro; Cruz, Julio Palmero da

doi:10.1016/s0033-8338(09)70418-7

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“…These lesions are often discounted as being benign haemorrhoids or polyps. Macroscopically, the tumours are polypoidal and pigmented while microscopically, the cells are arranged in nests with characteristic immunostaining specific for melanosome protein [5,6]. …”

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Malignant melanoma of the rectum: a case report

et al. 2009

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IntroductionAnorectal melanoma represents an unusual but important presentation of rectal malignancy. There have only been a few cases reported and the optimum management for this condition is still undecided, however, prompt diagnosis is essential. We have outlined current treatment options.Case presentationWe report a case of malignant melanoma of the rectum in a 55-year-old Caucasian man presenting as an emergency with rectal bleeding. Biopsies were taken of the fleshy mass found on digital examination, which confirmed malignant melanoma. No distant metastases were found. He underwent an abdominoperineal resection. We report the surgical management of this rare and aggressive malignancy.ConclusionTreatment options for this condition are divergent. Surgical management varies from wide local excision to abdominoperineal resection. Clinical awareness in both medical and surgical clinics is required for prompt diagnosis and treatment.

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