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A 3D Organotypic Melanoma Spheroid Skin Model
Published on: May 18, 2018
Metastatic melanoma: an unusual presentation.
Ferdinando De Vita1, Guido Giordano, Alessio Fabozzi
1Division of Medical Oncology, F. Magrassi-A. Lanzara Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, Second University of Naples School of Medicine, II Policlinico, Naples.
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|May 3, 2011
Summary
This case report details a rare instance of malignant cutaneous melanoma spreading to the pleura and peritoneum five years post-surgery. It highlights the aggressive nature of this cancer and its potential for unusual metastatic patterns.
Area of Science:
- Oncology
- Pathology
Background:
- Malignant cutaneous melanoma is an aggressive skin cancer.
- Metastasis can occur widely throughout the body.
Observation:
- A case of malignant cutaneous melanoma metastasis to the pleura and peritoneum is described.
- This occurred 5 years after the primary lesion was surgically removed.
Findings:
- Pleural secondary lesions from melanoma are rare.
- The concurrent presence of peritoneal metastasis suggests an uncommon spread pattern.
Implications:
- This case expands understanding of melanoma's metastatic potential.
- It underscores the importance of monitoring for rare metastatic sites.
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