Abstract

DOS REIS, Vanessa et al. Melanoma primario de esófago: Presentación de un caso. Gen [online]. 2009, vol.63, n.1, pp.62-64. ISSN 0016-3503.

Primary esophageal melanoma is an uncommon neoplasia, with less than 300 cases documented worldwide. The disease main symptom is quick-onset dysphagia, which shows the highly aggressive behavior of these tumors; with a 1-year survival of only 30% after diagnosis. Surgical resection remains the first-line of treatment and radiotherapy and chemotherapy are generally not recommended. We will describe the symptoms, diagnosis and treatment of a 66 years-old male patient with primary esophageal melanoma.

Keywords : Esophageal tumors; primary esophageal melanoma.