Metastatic melanoma: an unusual presentation.

作者信息

De Vita Ferdinando, Giordano Guido, Fabozzi Alessio, Guerrera Barbara, Fabozzi Teresa, Fasano Morena, Ferrara Marianna, Fascione Antonio, Di Benedetto Giuseppe

机构信息

Division of Medical Oncology, F. Magrassi-A. Lanzara Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, Second University of Naples School of Medicine, II Policlinico, Naples.

出版信息

Tumori. 2011 Jan-Feb;97(1):130-2. doi: 10.1177/030089161109700124.

DOI:10.1177/030089161109700124

PMID:21528678

Abstract

In this report we describe a case of a malignant cutaneous melanoma metastasizing to the pleural surface and peritoneal cavity 5 years after surgical resection of the primary lesion. Malignant cutaneous melanoma is a very aggressive cancer able to metastasize anywhere in the body. Pleural secondary lesions represent a rare event described only in a small number of patients and the association with peritoneal localizations may suggest an uncommon pattern of spread that we discuss.

摘要