DOI: 10.12890/2014_000147

Primary Melanoma of the Small Intestine with a Metastatic Lymph Mass in the Inguinal Canal: A Case Report

Authors

  • Luis M. Pérez-Belmonte Department of Internal Medicine, Axarquía County Hospital, Vélez-Málaga
  • Emilio Santín-Piñero Department of Internal Medicine, Axarquía County Hospital, Vélez-Málaga
  • Leticia Herrero-Lifona Department of Allergology, Universitary Regional Hospital of Málaga, Málaga
  • Elisabeth Gómez-Moyano Department of Dermatology, Universitary Regional Hospital of Málaga, Málaga
  • José M. Pérez-Díaz Department of Internal Medicine, Axarquía County Hospital, Vélez-Málaga

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Abstract

Objectives: We report a case of primary melanoma of the small intestine. Primary intestinal melanoma (PIM) is an extremely rare neoplasm for which the cause is unknown.
Materials and methods: A 67-year-old man was admitted to our department due to abdominal pain, constipation, a large, hard inguinal mass and severe anaemia.
Results: After laboratory data, imaging techniques and histopathological examination, the diagnosis was confirmed. A surgical resection of the intestinal neoplasm, treatment with BRAF inhibitors and radiation therapy to the inguinal mass were performed.
Conclusion: PIM is rare and it is usually difficult to establish its exact origin.

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Published

2014-10-03

Issue

Vol. 1 No. 1 (2014)

How to Cite

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Pérez-Belmonte LM, Santín-Piñero E, Herrero-Lifona L, Gómez-Moyano E, Pérez-Díaz JM. Primary Melanoma of the Small Intestine with a Metastatic Lymph Mass in the Inguinal Canal: A Case Report. EJCRIM [Internet]. 2014 Oct. 3 [cited 2026 Nov. 3];1(1). Available from: https://ejcrim.com/index.php/ejcrim/article/view/147