Primary malignant melanoma of the gastric antrum: A case report

Clin Case Rep. 2021 Jun 22;9(6):e04495. doi: 10.1002/ccr3.4495. eCollection 2021 Jun.

Abstract

Primary melanoma of the antrum is a rare and aggressive disease. Diagnosis requires a correlation between the patient's history, tumor histopathology, and immunohistochemistry. Surgery and mutation-targeted treatments may improve overall survival.

Keywords: antrum; gastric; melanoma; mucosal.

Publication types

  • Case Reports