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
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
