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Malignant melanoma involving the small bowel
Postgraduate Medical Journal
|May 1, 1986
Summary
Malignant melanoma commonly metastasizes to the small bowel. This report details five cases, highlighting varied presentations and surgical interventions for gastrointestinal melanoma.
Area of Science:
- Oncology
- Gastroenterology
- Surgical Pathology
Background:
- Cutaneous malignant melanoma frequently metastasizes to the gastrointestinal tract.
- The small bowel is the most common site for such metastases.