Isolated Malignant Melanoma Metastasis to the Pancreas

Malignant melanomas rarely develop isolated pancreatic metastases. We describe a unique patient who is still alive 22 years following an isolated pancreatic melanoma metastasis, and we review the sparse literature in the field.

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Published in:Plastic and reconstructive surgery. Global open 2013-11, Vol.1 (8), p.e74-e74
Main Authors: Larsen, Anne K, Krag, Christen, Geertsen, Poul, Jakobsen, Linda P
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Language:English
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Summary:Malignant melanomas rarely develop isolated pancreatic metastases. We describe a unique patient who is still alive 22 years following an isolated pancreatic melanoma metastasis, and we review the sparse literature in the field.
ISSN:2169-7574
2169-7574
DOI:10.1097/GOX.0000000000000018