A Rare Case of Primary Malignant Melanoma of the Esophagus Presenting as Dysphagia

ACG Case Rep J. 2024 Jul 18;11(7):e01405. doi: 10.14309/crj.0000000000001405. eCollection 2024 Jul.

Abstract

Melanoma is one of the most notorious tumors due to its appearance in unusual locations. The most frequent site is the skin; however, it can sporadically develop as a primary tumor in the esophagus. However, as symptoms appear later, if the primary site is in the gastrointestinal system, it is frequently detected at the metastatic stage. We hereby describe a case of primary malignant melanoma of the esophagus that presented due to dysphagia with solid food and on further workup, found to be at the metastatic stage.

Keywords: dysphagia; esophageal bleeding; esophageal melanoma.

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