Differentiation of a single melanocytic lesion of the esophagus: primary malignant melanoma of the esophagus or esophageal metastatic melanoma.

Abstract

A single melanocytic lesion of the esophagus should be differentiated from a primary malignant melanoma of the esophagus (PMME) or an esophageal metastatic melanoma (MME). This paper reviews the current knowledge about these entities and how to differentiate between them. Melanocytosis as a precursor of PMME is discussed as well.

• Authors: A Croo, D Creytens, P Pattyn
• Journal: Acta gastro-enterologica Belgica (Acta Gastroenterol Belg) 2015 Jul-Sep Vol. 78 Issue 3 Pg. 327-31 ISSN: 1784-3227 [Print] Belgium
• PMID: 26448415 (Publication Type: Journal Article)
• Copyright: © Acta Gastro-Enterologica Belgica.