Malignant melanoma metastatic to the gastrointestinal tract

Abstract

Abstract Five patients with symptomatic metastases of malignant melanoma to the gastrointestinal tract are presented. The clinical and pathological findings are reviewed. It seems that metastases of malignant melanoma to the gastrointestinal tract are more frequent than has previously been assumed. The clinical symptoms are usually variable and include vague abdominal pain or discomfort, gastrointestinal bleeding, and intestinal obstruction. Although the prognosis is poor, surgical excision is indicated in selected patients .