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[Small bowel metastasis disclosing malignant melanoma]
N Kadri1, I Marie, P Chassagne
1Département de gérontologie, hôpital de Boisguillaume, CHU de Rouen, France.
La Revue De Medecine Interne
|January 1, 1995
Summary
Metastatic malignant melanoma can manifest in the small bowel, presenting as tumoral lesions causing microcytic anemia. This case discusses clinical and radiological features, exploring reasons for an undetected primary melanoma lesion.
Area of Science:
- Gastroenterology
- Oncology
- Radiology
Background:
- Metastatic malignant melanoma of the small bowel is a rare clinical presentation.
- Microcytic anemia can be an indicator of gastrointestinal lesions.
Observation:
- A 72-year-old woman presented with microcytic anemia.
- Small bowel imaging revealed tumoral lesions.
- Histological examination confirmed malignant melanoma.
Findings:
- The case highlights the clinical and radiological characteristics of metastatic malignant melanoma in the small intestine.
- The absence of an identifiable primary lesion is noted.
Implications:
- This case contributes to understanding the diverse presentations of metastatic melanoma.
- Further research may elucidate mechanisms for occult primary melanoma lesions.