Effective palliative radiotherapy in primary malignant melanoma of the esophagus: a case report.

Cases Journal
Takeshi NonoshitaHiroshi Honda

Abstract

Primary malignant melanoma of the esophagus is a rare but highly aggressive tumor with poor prognosis. Surgical resection is the treatment of choice. However, some cases may be diagnosed with advanced inoperable disease. Palliative radiotherapy may be used to relieve symptoms caused by the esophageal tumor. We report on a case of advanced inoperable primary malignant melanoma of the esophagus treated with palliative radiotherapy. The patient's dysphagia resolved with radiotherapy. Malignant melanoma of the esophagus is rare. Patients with advanced inoperable malignant melanomas of the esophagus benefit from radiation therapy. Radiation therapy is effective for palliation.

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May 3, 2013·Journal of Gastrointestinal Cancer·A Abdel SamieL Theilmann
Nov 20, 2016·Diseases of the Esophagus : Official Journal of the International Society for Diseases of the Esophagus·Joseph P WeinerDavid Schreiber

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