Malignant Melanoma Anal Canal - A Rare Location

Malignant Melanoma Anal Canal - A Rare Location

Anorectal malignant melanoma (AMM) is rare, presents a diagnostic challenge often confused with rectal carcinoma, which constitutes the majority of rectal tumors. Its aggressive nature leads to a poor prognosis with fatal outcomes. Early diagnosis is crucial due to its nonspecific symptoms. Combina...

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Main Authors: Puneeth Thalasta, Anita Dhar, Kanika Sachdeva, Aruna Nambirajan, Vishnukant Pandey, Uttam Kumar Thakur, Krishna Pasi, Abhishek Singh, Sai Preetham Ciramchetty
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Dr. Annil Mahajan 2025-04-01
Series:JK Science
Subjects:
AMM
APR
Surgical Resection
Online Access:http://journal.jkscience.org/index.php/JK-Science/article/view/359
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Summary:Anorectal malignant melanoma (AMM) is rare, presents a diagnostic challenge often confused with rectal carcinoma, which constitutes the majority of rectal tumors. Its aggressive nature leads to a poor prognosis with fatal outcomes. Early diagnosis is crucial due to its nonspecific symptoms. Combination of complete surgical resection with adjuvant chemotherapy and immunotherapy may be of benefit. Here, we present one such case managed successfully by abdominoperineal resection (APR).
ISSN:0972-1177

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