Esophageal melanoma
Esophageal melanoma
Definition
A melanoma affecting the esophageal wall. Melanoma in the esophagus is more commonly metastatic than primary. Primary melanomas of the esophagus are polypoid and clinically aggressive. (WHO, 2000)
Also known as esophageal melanoma, esophagus melanoma, esophagus melanoma (disease), melanoma (disease) of esophagus, melanoma (disease) of oesophagus, melanoma of esophagus, melanoma of oesophagus, melanoma of the esophagus, melanoma of the oesophagus, oesophagus melanoma (disease) — per MONDO
Also identified as
Affected Organs
| Organ | Involvement | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Alimentary part of gastrointestinal system | Disease Has Associated Anatomic Site | NCIT · CC BY 4.0 |
| Alimentary part of gastrointestinal system | Disease Has Primary Anatomic Site | NCIT · CC BY 4.0 |
| Esophagus | Disease Has Associated Anatomic Site | NCIT · CC BY 4.0 |
| Esophagus | Disease Has Primary Anatomic Site | NCIT · CC BY 4.0 |