Primary malignant melanoma of the esophagus

• Published in: Virchows Archiv. A. Pathological anatomy and histology Vol. 385; no. 1; p. 49
• Main Author: Kreuser, E D
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Germany 01.12.1979
• Subjects: Aged; Esophageal Neoplasms - pathology; Esophagus; Humans; Male; Melanoma - pathology; Melanosis - pathology

A case of primary malignant melanoma of the esophagus in a 74-year-old male is described. There was a diffuse pigmentation of the lower third of the esophagus macroscopically. Sections from this area revealed melanocytes in the basal layer of the epithelium. This melanosis was not caused by malignan...