Primary melanoma of the esophagus, a diagnostic challenge
Primary melanoma of the esophagus is a rare condition. Its diagnosis can be challenging, as its presentation is similar to that of other esophageal malignancies, especially when melanin is not evidently expressed in the melanoma. We report a case of esophageal melanoma in a 59-year-old Chinese male,...
Main Authors: | Yirong Sim, Jonathan Shunming Teo, Jabed Iqbal, Weng Hoong Chan |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Elsevier
2015-10-01
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Series: | Asian Journal of Surgery |
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Online Access: | http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1015958412001534 |
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