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Endoscopia
versión On-line ISSN 2444-6483versión impresa ISSN 0188-9893
Resumen
TUSEN-TOLEDO, Yunia et al. Malignant melanoma of the colon of unknown primary origin: case report. Endoscopia [online]. 2022, vol.34, n.2, pp.62-64. Epub 31-Ene-2023. ISSN 2444-6483. https://doi.org/10.24875/end.22000031.
Introduction:
The location of melanoma in the gastrointestinal tract is rare.
Objective:
To present a case of melanoma located in the colon.
Case report:
Patient with right visual field loss. The tomographic study presented a non-homogeneous right parieto-occipital lesion and metastatic nodular images in both lung fields. Colonoscopy revealed a blackish polypoid lesion in the sigmoid. The pathology study confirmed the diagnosis of melanoma. Palliative treatment was established.
Conclusions:
Colonic location of melanoma is rare. Treatment depends on the presence or absence of metastatic disease at the time of diagnosis.
Palabras llave : Melanoma; Colon cancer; Metastasis; Colonoscopy; Polypoid tumor.