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Mahapatra BR, Muraleedharan A, Das Majumdar SK, Adhya AK. Metastatic primary gastric melanoma: a rare clinical presentation and a review of literature. BMJ Case Rep 2022; 15:e249312. [PMID: 35835487 PMCID: PMC9289026 DOI: 10.1136/bcr-2022-249312] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 06/30/2022] [Indexed: 11/03/2022] Open
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Primary gastric melanoma is a rare clinical finding. It presents with upper gastrointestinal symptoms like abdominal pain, weight loss and melaena. It is often difficult to differentiate a primary gastric melanoma from primary cutaneous melanoma with gastric metastasis. Upper gastrointestinal endoscopy and biopsy of the lesion for histopathology and immunohistochemistry help to reach a definite diagnosis. We report a case of primary gastric melanoma with metastases to the liver and bone. The patient was treated with palliative radiotherapy, palliative chemotherapy and a bone-stabilising agent.
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- Bikash Ranjan Mahapatra
- Department of Radiotherapy, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Bhubaneswar, Odisha, India
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- Department of Radiotherapy, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Bhubaneswar, Odisha, India
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- Department of Pathology, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Bhubaneswar, Odisha, India
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Schizas D, Tomara N, Katsaros I, Sakellariou S, Machairas N, Paspala A, Tsilimigras DI, Papanikolaou IS, Mantas D. Primary gastric melanoma in adult population: a systematic review of the literature. ANZ J Surg 2020; 91:269-275. [PMID: 32687691 DOI: 10.1111/ans.16160] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/25/2020] [Revised: 06/22/2020] [Accepted: 06/30/2020] [Indexed: 12/26/2022]
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BACKGROUND Primary gastric melanoma (PGM) is a rare malignant tumour of the stomach with poor prognosis. The aim of this systematic review was to assess the available literature on this entity and to highlight its biological behaviour and preferred treatment approach. METHODS PubMed and Cochrane bibliographical databases were independently searched (last search: 2 February 2020) by two investigators for articles reporting on PGM in the adult population. RESULTS Twenty-five studies met the inclusion criteria and concerned collectively 25 patients (18 males and seven females) with an age of 63.4 ± 8.97 years (mean ± standard deviation). Main symptoms included abdominal pain (64%), weight loss (48%) and hematemesis or melena (32%). The most frequent tumour location was the body of the stomach (54.2%). All tumours were surgically resected and the majority of the patients had a partial gastrectomy (52%). Median recurrence time was 5 months and 12% of patients reached 5-year survival landmark. CONCLUSION PGM is a rare disease characterized by an aggressive malignant behaviour. Its differential diagnosis from a metastatic lesion is crucial. A prompt diagnosis and therapeutic approach are needed. Further studies are required to elucidate the optimal management of this clinical entity.
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- Dimitrios Schizas
- First Department of Surgery, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Laikon General Hospital, Athens, Greece
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- Second Propedeutic Department of Surgery, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Laikon General Hospital, Athens, Greece
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- First Department of Surgery, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Laikon General Hospital, Athens, Greece
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- First Department of Pathology, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Athens, Greece
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- Department of HPB Surgery and Liver Transplant, Royal Free London, London, UK
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- Third Department of Surgery, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Attikon University Hospital, Athens, Greece
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- Department of Surgery, Division of Surgical Oncology, The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center and James Cancer Hospital and Solove Research Institute, Columbus, Ohio, USA
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- Hepatogastroenterology Unit, Second Department of Internal Medicine and Research Institute, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Attikon University Hospital, Athens, Greece
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- Second Propedeutic Department of Surgery, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Laikon General Hospital, Athens, Greece
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Khosla D, Zaheer S, Periasamy K, Rana S, Madan R, Gude G, Vasishta R, Kapoor R. Primary malignant melanoma of the stomach: A rare neoplasm. CLINICAL CANCER INVESTIGATION JOURNAL 2020. [DOI: 10.4103/ccij.ccij_77_20] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/04/2022]
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Slater JM, Ling TC, Slater JD, Yang GY. Palliative radiation therapy for primary gastric melanoma. J Gastrointest Oncol 2014; 5:E22-6. [PMID: 24490048 DOI: 10.3978/j.issn.2078-6891.2013.057] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/07/2013] [Accepted: 11/20/2013] [Indexed: 01/16/2023] Open
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INTRODUCTION Primary gastric melanoma is an exceedingly rare cause of upper gastrointestinal bleeding (GI bleeding). Prior reports of primary gastric melanoma have mostly been treated with surgery with utilization of radiation therapy being unreported. Radiation therapy has been used to palliate bleeding of other cancers including lung, bladder, cervix, and more recently primary gastric cancers. CASE PRESENTATION This case documents an 87-year-old male who presented with fatigue and melena, and was found to have severe anemia. Endoscopy with biopsy revealed an isolated focus of melanoma. After discharge, he presented two days later and was found to have continued bleeding. Because he was deemed a poor surgical candidate he elected to undergo palliative radiation therapy for bleeding control. DISCUSSION The diagnosis of primary verses metastatic melanoma is a topic of debate. Case reports of patients with no known extra-gastric primary have undergone surgical treatment with varying outcomes. Patients with metastatic gastric melanoma have relied on chemotherapy and radiation in addition to surgery, with radiation being used in the palliative setting. The use of radiation to control bleeding in other cancers including primary gastric adenocarcinoma has been previously studied. This case documents the utilization of radiation therapy in bleeding due to primary gastric melanoma. CONCLUSIONS Radiation therapy can provide adequate bleeding palliation in patients with primary gastric melanoma.
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- Jason M Slater
- Department of Radiation Medicine, Loma Linda University Medical Center, Loma Linda, California, USA
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- Department of Radiation Medicine, Loma Linda University Medical Center, Loma Linda, California, USA
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- Department of Radiation Medicine, Loma Linda University Medical Center, Loma Linda, California, USA
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- Department of Radiation Medicine, Loma Linda University Medical Center, Loma Linda, California, USA
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Martín J, Rubio M, Bella R, Jordá E, Monteagudo C. Complete Regression of Melanocytic Nevi: Correlation Between Clinical, Dermoscopic, and Histopathologic Findings in 13 Patients. ACTAS DERMO-SIFILIOGRAFICAS 2012. [DOI: 10.1016/j.adengl.2012.06.017] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/28/2022] Open
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Martín JM, Rubio M, Bella R, Jordá E, Monteagudo C. [Complete regression of melanocytic nevi: correlation between clinical, dermoscopic, and histopathologic findings in 13 patients]. ACTAS DERMO-SIFILIOGRAFICAS 2012; 103:401-10. [PMID: 22285047 DOI: 10.1016/j.ad.2011.11.004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/07/2011] [Revised: 11/07/2011] [Accepted: 11/21/2011] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND The complete regression of melanocytic tumors, confirmed by histology, has rarely been reported in the literature. It is very difficult to determine the malignant or benign nature of a regressed tumor, and on occasions, the only indication of malignancy is the subsequent development of metastasis. MATERIAL AND METHODS We performed a descriptive study of melanocytic nevi that had undergone complete, histologically confirmed regression prior to excision in the dermatology department of our hospital over a period of 3 years. We included only lesions in which dermoscopy performed prior to regression showed features that suggested benignity. We assessed various clinical, dermoscopic, histologic, and immunohistochemical features. RESULTS The mean time to complete regression was 6.4 months. The main dermoscopic patterns observed were reticular and mixed reticular/globular. Unlike what is generally seen in melanomas, the main histologic finding was the presence of fine or lamellar fibrosis. In all cases, there was a predominance of CD8+ T cells. CONCLUSIONS The clinical, dermoscopic, and histologic features of the melanocytic nevi studied suggest the existence of a highly characteristic form of tumor regression characterized by very rapid regression and the involvement of a cytotoxic mechanism.
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- J M Martín
- Servicio de Dermatología, Hospital Clínico Universitario, Valencia, Spain.
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Yamamura K, Kondo K, Moritani S. Primary malignant melanoma of the stomach: report of a case. Surg Today 2011; 42:195-9. [PMID: 22167480 PMCID: PMC3264870 DOI: 10.1007/s00595-011-0077-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/04/2010] [Accepted: 02/15/2011] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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We report a case of primary malignant melanoma (MM) of the stomach. The patient, a 73-year-old man, was referred to our hospital for investigation of an elevated lesion in the stomach, detected by gastroscopy. On admission, physical examinations and laboratory data were unremarkable. Gastroscopy revealed a pigmented, elevated tumor, approximately 2 cm in diameter, in the posterior wall of the stomach. A biopsy was taken, which resulted in a diagnosis of MM, based on the presence of melanin in tumor cells. F-18 fluorodeoxyglucose positron emission tomography showed no accumulation of tracer except for the tumor in the stomach, indicating that it was a primary MM of the stomach. The patient underwent distal gastrectomy, but died of recurrence 1 year later. Very few cases of primary MM of the stomach have been reported. Thus, we report this case, followed by a review of the literature.
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- Kazuo Yamamura
- Department of Surgery, Nagoya National Hospital, 4-1-1 Sannomaru, Naka-ku, Nagoya, 460-0001, Japan.
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Tarantino L, Nocera V, Perrotta M, Balsamo G, Schiano A, Orabona P, Sordelli IFM, Ripa C, Parmeggiani D, Sperlongano P. Primary small-bowel melanoma: color Doppler ultrasonographic, computed tomographic, and radiologic findings with pathologic correlations. JOURNAL OF ULTRASOUND IN MEDICINE : OFFICIAL JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN INSTITUTE OF ULTRASOUND IN MEDICINE 2007; 26:121-7. [PMID: 17182718 DOI: 10.7863/jum.2007.26.1.121] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/13/2023]
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- Luciano Tarantino
- Interventional Ultrasound Unit, Department of Internal Medicine, San Giovanni di Dio Hospital, Frattamaggiore, Italy.
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Jelincic Z, Jakic-Razumovic J, Petrovic I, Cavcic AM, Unusic J, Trotic R. Primary malignant melanoma of the stomach. TUMORI JOURNAL 2005; 91:201-3. [PMID: 15948553 DOI: 10.1177/030089160509100219] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/19/2022]
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We report a 54-year-old patient with a complaint of weakness, abdominal pain and weight loss. During the clinical examination a palpable tumor resistance in the abdomen was found as well as iron deficiency anemia. Gastroscopy showed an exulcerated, dark brown, fungiform tumor about 4 cm in diameter at the great curve of stomach. Endoscopic biopsy revealed the diagnosis of malignant melanoma by demonstrating the presence of melanin containing tumor cells in gastric mucosa. The patient underwent subtotal gastrectomy, appendectomy and splenectomy. The diagnosis of gastric melanoma with regional lymph node metastases, as well as metastases in appendix adjacent tissue was confirmed by histology and immunohistochemistry. In three years follow up period patient developed cerebral and retroauricular subcutaneous metastases that were treated by surgery, adjuvant chemotherapy and radiotherapy. Finally, an explorative laparatomy was revealed advanced intraabdominal tumor dissemination with dark pigmented ascites. Concerning that all available diagnostic procedures failed to prove other site of melanoma, presented case was considered as primary gastric melanoma as a possible rare site of tumor.
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- Zeljko Jelincic
- Department of Surgery, Clinical Hospital Centre Zagreb, Kispatićeva 12, Zagreb, Croatia
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Alazmi WM, Nehme OS, Regalado JJ, Rogers AI. Primary gastric melanoma presenting as a nonhealing ulcer. Gastrointest Endosc 2003; 57:431-3. [PMID: 12612539 DOI: 10.1067/mge.2003.120] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/13/2022]
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- Waleed M Alazmi
- Division of Gastroenterology, University of Miami, Miami Beach, Florida 33136, USA
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