Primary Melanoma of the Right Colon Presenting With Gastrointestinal Bleeding

A 73 year old female presented with painless fresh rectal bleeding and anaemia. At colonoscopy, a large mass arising from the right colon was visualised and biopsied. Histological evaluation established a diagnosis of melanoma. Thorough clinical examination confirmed the presence of primary localised melanoma which was amenable to resection. At laparotomy, right hemicolectomy and lymphadenectomy were performed. Two years after her surgery, our...