Primary malignant melanoma of the esophagus successfully treated with nivolumab: a case report

Abstract Introduction Primary malignant melanoma of the esophagus is a rare and aggressive disease that tends to have a poor response to chemotherapies. Previous studies have indicated that currently available treatment for primary malignant melanoma of the esophagus is insufficient. Here, we descri...

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Main Authors: Shingo Ito, Yuji Tachimori, Yuichi Terado, Ryota Sakon, Kazuhiro Narita, Manabu Goto
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2021-05-01
Series:Journal of Medical Case Reports
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s13256-021-02821-6