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Metastatic malignant melanoma of the esophagus

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The occurrence of secondary deposits in the esophagus from cutaneous melanoma has rarely been reported in medical literature. Since esophageal deposits may present as dysphagia, it is important that the clinical picture be defined. Such a case is presented, and the typical radiological appearance described. Surgical treatment for secondary melanoma deposits may be dictated by the need for palliation of symptoms, but the long-term results are poor.

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  1. University Department of Surgery, Welsh National School of Medicine, Health Park, CF4 4XN, Cardiff, UK

    C. B. Wood MB, BCh & R. A. B. Wood MB, MRCP, FRCS

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Wood, C.B., Wood, R.A.B. Metastatic malignant melanoma of the esophagus. Digest Dis Sci 20, 786–789 (1975). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF01070838

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