Anal Canal Melanoma: Challenging the Odds.
Case Rep Oncol
; 17(1): 225-231, 2024.
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| ID: mdl-38344421
ABSTRACT
Introduction:
Anal canal melanoma is a rare form of both anal cancer and skin melanoma, representing 1% of all anal cancers. Diagnosis is often made at an advanced disease stage. Because of late diagnosis and aggressive clinical course, anal canal melanoma has a very poor prognosis. Case Presentation We present the case of a 61-year-old female with anal canal melanoma and lung, liver, pelvic and central nervous system (CNS) metastasis, BRAF V600E mutated. Combined BRAF/MEK inhibition and CNS radiation therapy were able to achieve excellent local and distant disease control.Conclusion:
Anal canal melanoma is a rare and aggressive form of melanoma. Multidisciplinary management in experienced centers is mandatory for good clinical outcomes.
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MEDLINE
Tipo de estudio:
Prognostic_studies
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En
Revista:
Case Rep Oncol
Año:
2024
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Article
País de afiliación:
Portugal
Pais de publicación:
Suiza