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Anorectal malignant melanoma, a diagnostic challenge.
Miguel Soler Góngora1, Fernando Berdugo Hurtado2, Javier Luis López Hidalgo3
1Aparato Digestivo, Hospital Universitario Clínico San Cecilio , España.
Revista Espanola De Enfermedades Digestivas
|August 31, 2022
Summary
Malignant anorectal melanoma is a rare rectal neoplasm, comprising less than 1% of all melanomas. This case report details its endoscopic and pathological findings.
Area of Science:
- Gastroenterology
- Oncology
- Pathology
Background:
- Malignant anorectal melanoma is an exceedingly rare rectal neoplasm.
- It accounts for less than 1% of all melanoma diagnoses.
- It represents approximately 4% of malignant colorectal neoplasms.
Purpose of the Study:
- To present a case of malignant anorectal melanoma.
- To illustrate the endoscopic and pathological features of this rare condition.
Main Methods:
- Case presentation.
- Review of endoscopic images.
- Analysis of pathological findings.
Main Results:
- The study presents a clinical case of malignant anorectal melanoma.
- Endoscopic and pathological images are provided for review.
Conclusions:
- Malignant anorectal melanoma is a rare diagnosis.
- Visual documentation aids in understanding its presentation.
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