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Endoscopy 1984; 16(5): 186-188
DOI: 10.1055/s-2007-1018578
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Primary Malignant Melanoma of the Oesophagus

W. Roesch, H.G. Rohner
  • Department of Medicine, Northwest-Hospital Frankfurt and Department of Medicine, St. Barbara Hospital Gladbeck
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17 March 2008 (online)

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Summary

Primary malignant melanoma of the oesophagus is a rare tumour, whereas metastatic disease originating from melanomas is occasionally encountered in the upper GI-tract. Two cases of endoscopically diagnosed primary esophageal melanomas are presented which were treated by surgery and radiotherapy combined with immunostimulation, respectively.

Key words:

Primary malignant melanoma of the oesophagus - Mucosal metastases - Immunostimulation