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Primary malignant melanoma of the esophagus.

Authors :
Jora, Charu
Pankaj, Promila
Verma, Ritu
Jain, Anjali
Belho, Ethel S.
Source :
Indian Journal of Nuclear Medicine; Apr-Jun2015, Vol. 30 Issue 2, p162-164, 3p
Publication Year :
2015

Abstract

Primary malignant melanoma most commonly originates from the skin; other less common extra cutaneous sites include squamous mucous membranes, uvea, retina, leptomeninges, genitourinary tract, digestive tract, biliary tract, and upper respiratory tract. Primary melanoma of the gastrointestinal tract is exceedingly rare. We are reporting a histo-pathologically proven rare case of primary malignant melanoma of the esophagus and its findings on fluorodeoxyglucose positron emission tomography and computed tomography. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
09723919
Volume :
30
Issue :
2
Database :
Complementary Index
Journal :
Indian Journal of Nuclear Medicine
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
101699862
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.4103/0972-3919.152983