A retrospective study of eight patients who had suffered from malignant melanoma in the anorectal region was carried out. The initial presentation, histological findings, treatment, and survival are described. Mean survival was 18 months; however, one patient survived 147 months after initial diagno
Malignant melanoma of the anorectal region: A case report
β Scribed by R. Iuliano; L. Tucei; A.M. La Vecchia; L. Leonetti; F. Abbonante; A. Ciacci; B. Maggisano; C. De Lellis
- Book ID
- 119630769
- Publisher
- Elsevier Science
- Year
- 2001
- Tongue
- English
- Weight
- 116 KB
- Volume
- 33
- Category
- Article
- ISSN
- 1590-8658
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