A rare case of recurrent primary anorectal melanoma emphasizing the importance of postoperative follow-ups

A rare case of recurrent primary anorectal melanoma emphasizing the importance of postoperative follow-ups

Abstract Background Primary anorectal melanoma can be a rare differential diagnosis of anorectal mass. Due to the low case number reported in the literature, physicians are not aware of this aggressive disease. Although no consensus exists, wide local excision and abdominoperineal resection are cons...

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Main Authors: Zhihao Li, Peter Šandera, Marc Beer, Markus Weber
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2020-04-01
Series:BMC Surgery
Subjects:
Abdominoperineal resection
Anorectal mass
Postoperative follow-ups
Primary anorectal melanoma
Wide local excision
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12893-020-00727-6

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