Long-Term Survivor of Anorectal Melanoma

Volume: 45, Issue: 10, Pages: 1412 - 1417
Published: Oct 1, 2002
Abstract
Anorectal melanoma is a rare malignant tumor with approximately 500 cases reported in the literature and has dismal long-term survival prospects. Its poor prognosis is attributable to a delay in diagnosis and its inherent biologic aggressiveness, with many patients presenting with metastatic disease. Endoluminal ultrasound is an established mode of evaluation. The mainstay of treatment is usually surgical with curative or palliative intent. The...
Paper Details
Title
Long-Term Survivor of Anorectal Melanoma
Published Date
Oct 1, 2002
Volume
45
Issue
10
Pages
1412 - 1417
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