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Malignant Melanoma Presenting as Obstructive Jaundice Secondary to Metastasis to the Ampulla of Vater

Year: 2016

Type: article

Abstract: CONTEXT: Malignant melanoma commonly metastasizes to the small intestine where it can cause pain, bleeding, and obstruction. However, jaundice from metastatic melanoma is relatively uncommon. CASE REPORT: A case of known malignant melanoma presenting as new onset obstructive jaundice as a result of a rarely reported metastasis to the ampulla of Vater. CONCLUSION: Multidisciplinary management of patients with metastatic melanoma is essential.

Source: PubMed

DOI: 10.6092/1590-8577/3855

Authors: Marks, Joshua A, Rao, Atul S, Loren, David, Witkiewicz, Agnes, Mastrangelo, Michael J, Berger, Adam C

Institutions: Thomas Jefferson University Hospital, Thomas Jefferson University

Language: English

Topic: Metastasis and carcinoma case studies

Subfield: Pulmonary and Respiratory Medicine

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: green

OpenAlex ID: W2186232139

FWCI: 1.192

Cites: 7

Cited by: 11

Related to: 10