Nevus-Like Appearance of Primary Malignant Melanoma of the Esophagus
The primary malignant melanoma of the esophagus (PMME) is a rare malignant disease, accounting for only 0.1–0.2% of all esophageal neoplasms, and the majority of the patients are diagnosed at advanced stages with poor prognosis. We present here a case of 56-year-old woman with epigastric pain and he...
Main Authors: | Min-Jung Kang, Sun Young Yi |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Hindawi Limited
2009-01-01
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Series: | Gastroenterology Research and Practice |
Online Access: | http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2009/285753 |
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