ABDOMINAL MALIGNANT MELANOMA: RARE CASE REPORT

Dr Seth Kachhap, Dr Amar Pratap, DR. Samir Toppo

Abstract


Abdominal malignant melanoma is a rare malignancy with the tendency to metastasize and locally invade tissues more readily than other malignant tumor of the abdomen. The chameleonic presentation of malignant melanoma, its asymptomatic condition, rarity of the lesion, poor prognosis and the necessity of a highly specialized treatment are factors that should be seriously considered by the involved health care provider. Herein we report a rare and interesting case of abdominal malignant melanoma which was clinically and histopathologically diagnosed with a brief review of literature, has been discussed.


Keywords


Supraclavicular Lymph Node , FNAC, Diagnostic Laproscopic, CECT Abdomen, Abdominal Malignant Melanoma

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