Solitary pulmonary metastasis from primary melanoma of the oesophagus 5 years after resection of the primary tumor

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Primary malignant melanoma of the oesophagus (PMME) is an uncommon tumor. PMME has an aggressive biological behavior, similar to melanomas developed elsewhere in the body. Most patients die from distant metastases, and the overall 5...

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Main Authors: Boni Luigi, Rovera Francesca, Dionigi Gianlorenzo, Imperatori Andrea, Dionigi Renzo
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2006-04-01
Series:World Journal of Surgical Oncology
Online Access:http://www.wjso.com/content/4/1/22