Primary Anorectal Malignant Melanoma Treated With Endoscopic Mucosal Resection

Anorectal melanoma is a rare neoplasm that accounts for less than 1-4% of anorectal malignant tumors. The main therapeutic modality for anorectal melanoma is surgical treatment, with abdominoperineal resection or wide local excision being the most common approaches. A 77-year-old male with a history...

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Published in:Intestinal research 2015, 13(2), , pp.170-174
Main Authors: Park, Jong Hoon, Lee, Jeong Rok, Yoon, Hyung Seok, Jung, Tae Young, Lee, Eun Joo, Lim, Jong Gu, Ko, Soon Young, Wang, Joon Ho, Lee, Jae Dong, Kim, Hye Young
Format: Article
Language:English
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Abdominoperineal resection
Anorectal melanoma
Case Report
Endoscopic mucosal resection
Interferon-alpha
Wide local excision
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Summary:Anorectal melanoma is a rare neoplasm that accounts for less than 1-4% of anorectal malignant tumors. The main therapeutic modality for anorectal melanoma is surgical treatment, with abdominoperineal resection or wide local excision being the most common approaches. A 77-year-old male with a history of cerebral infarction and hypertension presented with anal bleeding. Here, we report a case of anorectal melanoma treated by endoscopic mucosal resection with adjuvant interferon therapy rather than surgical resection. The patient has been disease-free for 5 years after endoscopic treatment.
ISSN:1598-9100
2288-1956
DOI:10.5217/ir.2015.13.2.170