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Metastatic amelanotic melanoma
Summary
A 60-year-old man with a history of amelanotic melanoma developed abdominal pain due to small intestine metastases. Surgical resection and anastomosis were performed, confirming the rare recurrence.
Area of Science:
- Oncology
- Gastroenterology
- Surgical Pathology
Background:
- Amelanotic melanoma is a rare variant of melanoma lacking pigment.
- Metastasis of melanoma to the small intestine is an uncommon presentation.
Observation:
- A 60-year-old male presented with generalized colicky abdominal pain.
- He had a prior history of left great toe amelanotic melanoma resection.
Findings:
- Diagnostic investigations indicated small intestinal metastases.
- Histological examination confirmed amelanotic melanoma recurrence in the resected ileal segment.
Implications:
- This case highlights the potential for amelanotic melanoma to metastasize to the small intestine.
- Early diagnosis and surgical intervention are crucial for managing gastrointestinal melanoma metastases.