Title of article
Isolated Pancreatic Metastasis from Malignant Melanoma: Is Pancreatectomy Worthwile?
Author/Authors
Birnbaum, David Jérémie University of the Mediterranée - Institute Paoli-Calmettes - Department of Surgical Oncology, France , Moutardier, Vincent University of the Mediterranée - Institute Paoli-Calmettes - Department of Surgical Oncology, France , Turrini, Olivier University of the Mediterranée - Institute Paoli-Calmettes - Department of Surgical Oncology, France , Gonçalves, Anthony University of the Mediterranée - Institute Paoli-Calmettes - Department of Medical Oncology, France , Delpero, Jean Robert University of the Mediterranée - Institute Paoli-Calmettes - Department of Surgical Oncology, France
From page
82
To page
84
Abstract
Isolated pancreatic metastasis from malignant melanoma (IPMMM) is rare because most melanoma patients already have a widespread disease at diagnosis. No adjuvant systemic treatment is known to be effi cient in this setting. Experience with pancreatic resection for IPMMM is limited and controversial. We report here the case of an IPMMM patient successfully treated by pancreaticoduodenectomy with a prolonged survival of 6 years.
Keywords
Chemotherapy , isolated metastasis , melanoma , pancreas , pancreatic surgery
Journal title
Journal of Surgical Technique and Case Report
Journal title
Journal of Surgical Technique and Case Report
Record number
2579118
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