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[Primary malignant melanoma of the rectum. A case report].

Authors :
Kchir N
Kacem M
Jouini M
Haouet S
Kort B
Kassar L
Boubaker S
Hadj-Salah H
Zitouna MM
Source :
Annales de gastroenterologie et d'hepatologie [Ann Gastroenterol Hepatol (Paris)] 1991 May; Vol. 27 (3), pp. 99-101.
Publication Year :
1991

Abstract

The authors report a case of primary malignant melanoma of the rectum seen in an 84-year-old woman. This blackish tumour measuring 3 cm in diameter and situated 8 cm from the anal margin was treated by surgical excision. The patient died during the immediate postoperative period.

Details

Language :
French
ISSN :
0066-2070
Volume :
27
Issue :
3
Database :
MEDLINE
Journal :
Annales de gastroenterologie et d'hepatologie
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
1877806